Pumpkin Saffron & Tangerine is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged halloween, vibrant, warm. All four colors sit within 12° of hue, so the scheme reads as one color explored across light and dark. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tangerine | #E58800 | rgb(229, 136, 0) | hsl(36, 100%, 45%) | oklch(71.0% 0.161 64) | |
| Linen | #F4EDE2 | rgb(244, 237, 226) | hsl(37, 45%, 92%) | oklch(94.9% 0.016 79) | |
| Saffron | #F9CC1E | rgb(249, 204, 30) | hsl(48, 95%, 55%) | oklch(86.0% 0.171 92) | |
| Obsidian | #0B0B0E | rgb(11, 11, 14) | hsl(240, 12%, 5%) | oklch(15.1% 0.006 286) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Tangerine takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 5% to 92%. Well suited to seasonal campaigns and greeting cards.
- Background: Linen (#F4EDE2) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Obsidian (#0B0B0E) on #F4EDE2 gives 16.9:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Tangerine (#E58800) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Saffron (#F9CC1E) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Linen on Obsidian at 16.9:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Pumpkin Saffron & Tangerine
A palette preview that turns four colors into a page, so you can judge hierarchy, contrast and mood before you commit.
Primary action SecondaryColor blindness simulation
Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#F4EDE2 on #0B0B0E | Aa | 16.9:1 | AAA |
#F9CC1E on #0B0B0E | Aa | 12.81:1 | AAA |
#E58800 on #0B0B0E | Aa | 7.35:1 | AAA |
#E58800 on #F4EDE2 | Aa | 2.3:1 | Fail |
#E58800 on #F9CC1E | Aa | 1.74:1 | Fail |
#F4EDE2 on #F9CC1E | Aa | 1.32:1 | Fail |