#E78300
#FFD335
#131219
#F9F4EC
#0E0B1CObsidian
#FCD44FGold
#EB8A00Tangerine
#F3E7D4Parchment
Tangerine & Gold Hour is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged halloween, vibrant, warm. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Obsidian down to Parchment. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obsidian | #0E0B1C | rgb(14, 11, 28) | hsl(251, 44%, 8%) | oklch(16.4% 0.035 290) | |
| Gold | #FCD44F | rgb(252, 212, 79) | hsl(46, 97%, 65%) | oklch(88.1% 0.153 92) | |
| Tangerine | #EB8A00 | rgb(235, 138, 0) | hsl(35, 100%, 46%) | oklch(72.1% 0.164 63) | |
| Parchment | #F3E7D4 | rgb(243, 231, 212) | hsl(37, 56%, 89%) | oklch(93.2% 0.028 79) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (8% to 89%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for seasonal campaigns and greeting cards.
- Background: Parchment (#F3E7D4) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Obsidian (#0E0B1C) on #F3E7D4 gives 15.87:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Tangerine (#EB8A00) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Gold (#FCD44F) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Obsidian on Parchment at 15.87:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
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A palette preview that turns four colors into a page, so you can judge hierarchy, contrast and mood before you commit.
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
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Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#0E0B1C on #F3E7D4 | Aa | 15.87:1 | AAA |
#0E0B1C on #FCD44F | Aa | 13.54:1 | AAA |
#0E0B1C on #EB8A00 | Aa | 7.54:1 | AAA |
#EB8A00 on #F3E7D4 | Aa | 2.1:1 | Fail |
#FCD44F on #EB8A00 | Aa | 1.8:1 | Fail |
#FCD44F on #F3E7D4 | Aa | 1.17:1 | Fail |
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