Spice Burgundy & Tangerine is a vivid analogous color palette tagged food, vibrant, warm. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Burgundy, Copper, Tangerine) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burgundy | #910039 | rgb(145, 0, 57) | hsl(336, 100%, 28%) | oklch(42.0% 0.168 9) | |
| Copper | #A0771C | rgb(160, 119, 28) | hsl(41, 70%, 37%) | oklch(59.5% 0.113 82) | |
| Tangerine | #E87E00 | rgb(232, 126, 0) | hsl(33, 100%, 45%) | oklch(69.7% 0.167 58) | |
| Melon | #FFC0B1 | rgb(255, 192, 177) | hsl(12, 100%, 85%) | oklch(86.1% 0.076 34) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (28% to 85%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for menus and packaging.
- Background: Melon (#FFC0B1) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Burgundy (#910039) on #FFC0B1 gives 5.93:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Tangerine (#E87E00) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Copper (#A0771C) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Burgundy on Melon at 5.93:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Spice Burgundy & 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: under protanopia, Copper 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#910039 on #FFC0B1 | Aa | 5.93:1 | AA |
#910039 on #E87E00 | Aa | 3.28:1 | AA large only |
#A0771C on #FFC0B1 | Aa | 2.61:1 | Fail |
#910039 on #A0771C | Aa | 2.28:1 | Fail |
#E87E00 on #FFC0B1 | Aa | 1.81:1 | Fail |
#A0771C on #E87E00 | Aa | 1.44:1 | Fail |