Pumpkin Tangerine & Pineapple is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged halloween, warm, black. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Obsidian down to Linen. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obsidian | #100501 | rgb(16, 5, 1) | hsl(16, 88%, 3%) | oklch(13.2% 0.027 54) | |
| Linen | #F9EFDE | rgb(249, 239, 222) | hsl(38, 69%, 92%) | oklch(95.5% 0.025 81) | |
| Pineapple | #FFDE77 | rgb(255, 222, 119) | hsl(45, 100%, 73%) | oklch(90.8% 0.128 92) | |
| Tangerine | #EB7E00 | rgb(235, 126, 0) | hsl(32, 100%, 46%) | oklch(70.1% 0.170 57) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (3% to 92%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for seasonal campaigns and greeting cards.
- Background: Linen (#F9EFDE) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Obsidian (#100501) on #F9EFDE gives 17.65:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Pineapple (#FFDE77) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Tangerine (#EB7E00) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Obsidian on Linen at 17.65:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Pumpkin Tangerine & Pineapple
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: under tritanopia, Linen and Pineapple become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#100501 on #F9EFDE | Aa | 17.65:1 | AAA |
#100501 on #FFDE77 | Aa | 15.29:1 | AAA |
#100501 on #EB7E00 | Aa | 7.2:1 | AAA |
#F9EFDE on #EB7E00 | Aa | 2.45:1 | Fail |
#FFDE77 on #EB7E00 | Aa | 2.12:1 | Fail |
#F9EFDE on #FFDE77 | Aa | 1.15:1 | Fail |