Ruby Gold & Carrot is a vivid complementary color palette tagged vibrant, orange, yellow. Near-complementary hues (about 142° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Carrot takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 35% to 85%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Peach (#FFF3B0) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Jade (#00B091) on #FFF3B0 gives 2.45:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Carrot (#FC913A) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Gold (#F9D423) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Ruby Gold & Carrot
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#00B091 on #FFF3B0 | Aa | 2.45:1 | Fail |
#FC913A on #FFF3B0 | Aa | 2.02:1 | Fail |
#00B091 on #F9D423 | Aa | 1.9:1 | Fail |
#FC913A on #F9D423 | Aa | 1.56:1 | Fail |
#F9D423 on #FFF3B0 | Aa | 1.29:1 | Fail |
#00B091 on #FC913A | Aa | 1.21:1 | Fail |