Sunny Tangerine & Pineapple is a vivid analogous color palette tagged kids, warm, orange. The hues stay within 63° 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tangerine | #F98232 | rgb(249, 130, 50) | hsl(24, 94%, 59%) | oklch(72.9% 0.170 50) | |
| Cantaloupe | #F4B961 | rgb(244, 185, 97) | hsl(36, 87%, 67%) | oklch(82.3% 0.125 75) | |
| Pineapple | #EEDD72 | rgb(238, 221, 114) | hsl(52, 78%, 69%) | oklch(89.0% 0.129 100) | |
| Moss | #879F6A | rgb(135, 159, 106) | hsl(87, 22%, 52%) | oklch(67.0% 0.079 128) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (52% to 69%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for children's products and playful apps.
- Background: Pineapple (#EEDD72) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Moss (#879F6A) on #EEDD72 gives 2.11:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Tangerine (#F98232) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cantaloupe (#F4B961) 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 Tangerine & Pineapple
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, Tangerine and Moss 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#EEDD72 on #879F6A | Aa | 2.11:1 | Fail |
#F98232 on #EEDD72 | Aa | 1.84:1 | Fail |
#F4B961 on #879F6A | Aa | 1.66:1 | Fail |
#F98232 on #F4B961 | Aa | 1.45:1 | Fail |
#F4B961 on #EEDD72 | Aa | 1.27:1 | Fail |
#F98232 on #879F6A | Aa | 1.15:1 | Fail |