Smile Persimmon & Caramel is a vivid analogous color palette tagged happy, warm, orange. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Persimmon, Caramel, Apricot) give it a natural, low-tension flow. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persimmon | #EA6026 | rgb(234, 96, 38) | hsl(18, 82%, 53%) | oklch(65.7% 0.184 41) | |
| Caramel | #BF8900 | rgb(191, 137, 0) | hsl(43, 100%, 37%) | oklch(66.6% 0.138 81) | |
| Apricot | #FFC697 | rgb(255, 198, 151) | hsl(27, 100%, 80%) | oklch(86.7% 0.089 61) | |
| Pineapple | #F6E780 | rgb(246, 231, 128) | hsl(52, 87%, 73%) | oklch(91.9% 0.125 101) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Caramel takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 37% to 80%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Pineapple (#F6E780) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Persimmon (#EA6026) on #F6E780 gives 2.69:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Caramel (#BF8900) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Apricot (#FFC697) 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 Smile Persimmon & Caramel
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 and deuteranopia and tritanopia, Persimmon and Caramel 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#EA6026 on #F6E780 | Aa | 2.69:1 | Fail |
#BF8900 on #F6E780 | Aa | 2.45:1 | Fail |
#EA6026 on #FFC697 | Aa | 2.22:1 | Fail |
#BF8900 on #FFC697 | Aa | 2.03:1 | Fail |
#FFC697 on #F6E780 | Aa | 1.21:1 | Fail |
#EA6026 on #BF8900 | Aa | 1.1:1 | Fail |