Ruby Tangerine & Saffron is a vivid analogous color palette tagged warm, orange, yellow. The hues stay within 36° of each other on the color wheel, which is why the palette feels cohesive rather than busy. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olive | #728000 | rgb(114, 128, 0) | hsl(67, 100%, 25%) | oklch(56.8% 0.131 117) | |
| Tangerine | #F77F00 | rgb(247, 127, 0) | hsl(31, 100%, 48%) | oklch(71.9% 0.179 54) | |
| Saffron | #FCBF49 | rgb(252, 191, 73) | hsl(40, 97%, 64%) | oklch(84.0% 0.147 80) | |
| Wheat | #EAE2B7 | rgb(234, 226, 183) | hsl(51, 55%, 82%) | oklch(90.8% 0.057 99) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Tangerine takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 25% to 82%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Wheat (#EAE2B7) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Olive (#728000) on #EAE2B7 gives 3.34:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Tangerine (#F77F00) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Saffron (#FCBF49) 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 Tangerine & Saffron
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 protanopia, Olive and Tangerine 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#728000 on #EAE2B7 | Aa | 3.34:1 | AA large only |
#728000 on #FCBF49 | Aa | 2.64:1 | Fail |
#F77F00 on #EAE2B7 | Aa | 2.01:1 | Fail |
#728000 on #F77F00 | Aa | 1.66:1 | Fail |
#F77F00 on #FCBF49 | Aa | 1.59:1 | Fail |
#FCBF49 on #EAE2B7 | Aa | 1.27:1 | Fail |