Sunny Pumpkin & Brick is a vivid complementary color palette tagged vibrant, orange, yellow. Dusk and Mustard sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. 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, Pumpkin takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 40% to 57%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Mustard (#ECB437) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Dusk (#644288) on #ECB437 gives 4.17:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Pumpkin (#FE7A1F) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Brick (#B33955) 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 Sunny Pumpkin & Brick
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 deuteranopia, Pumpkin and Mustard 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#644288 on #ECB437 | Aa | 4.17:1 | AA large only |
#B33955 on #ECB437 | Aa | 3.07:1 | AA large only |
#644288 on #FE7A1F | Aa | 3:1 | AA large only |
#B33955 on #FE7A1F | Aa | 2.21:1 | Fail |
#FE7A1F on #ECB437 | Aa | 1.39:1 | Fail |
#644288 on #B33955 | Aa | 1.36:1 | Fail |