Tangerine & Gold Sky is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged halloween, vibrant, warm. All four colors sit within 13° of hue, so the scheme reads as one color explored across light and dark. 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
It works because the lightness range is wide (7% to 95%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for seasonal campaigns and greeting cards.
- Background: Linen (#F9F3EA) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Obsidian (#0C0A18) on #F9F3EA gives 17.75:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Tangerine (#FB8800) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Gold (#FCD553) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Linen on Obsidian at 17.75:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Tangerine & Gold Sky
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: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#F9F3EA on #0C0A18 | Aa | 17.75:1 | AAA |
#0C0A18 on #FCD553 | Aa | 13.79:1 | AAA |
#0C0A18 on #FB8800 | Aa | 8.04:1 | AAA |
#F9F3EA on #FB8800 | Aa | 2.21:1 | Fail |
#FB8800 on #FCD553 | Aa | 1.71:1 | Fail |
#F9F3EA on #FCD553 | Aa | 1.29:1 | Fail |