Synth Strawberry & Tangerine is a vivid dark, complementary color palette tagged cyberpunk, vibrant, orange. Tangerine and Teal 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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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tangerine | #E38500 | rgb(227, 133, 0) | hsl(35, 100%, 45%) | oklch(70.2% 0.160 63) | |
| Strawberry | #FF4F8E | rgb(255, 79, 142) | hsl(339, 100%, 65%) | oklch(68.9% 0.216 3) | |
| Teal | #008897 | rgb(0, 136, 151) | hsl(186, 100%, 30%) | oklch(57.3% 0.099 208) | |
| Ink | #001824 | rgb(0, 24, 36) | hsl(200, 100%, 7%) | oklch(19.6% 0.040 232) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (7% to 65%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for dark-mode interfaces and gaming.
- Background: Tangerine (#E38500) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Ink (#001824) on #E38500 gives 6.59:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Strawberry (#FF4F8E) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Teal (#008897) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Tangerine on Ink at 6.59:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Synth Strawberry & 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, Strawberry and Teal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#E38500 on #001824 | Aa | 6.59:1 | AA |
#FF4F8E on #001824 | Aa | 5.85:1 | AA |
#008897 on #001824 | Aa | 4.3:1 | AA large only |
#E38500 on #008897 | Aa | 1.53:1 | Fail |
#FF4F8E on #008897 | Aa | 1.36:1 | Fail |
#E38500 on #FF4F8E | Aa | 1.13:1 | Fail |