Tangerine & Grape Bloom is a complementary color palette tagged halloween, dark, white. Near-complementary hues (about 147° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linen | #F3F0EC | rgb(243, 240, 236) | hsl(34, 23%, 94%) | oklch(95.6% 0.006 75) | |
| Licorice | #121021 | rgb(18, 16, 33) | hsl(247, 35%, 10%) | oklch(18.5% 0.034 288) | |
| Grape | #633995 | rgb(99, 57, 149) | hsl(267, 45%, 40%) | oklch(44.3% 0.146 302) | |
| Tangerine | #EB8200 | rgb(235, 130, 0) | hsl(33, 100%, 46%) | oklch(70.8% 0.168 59) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Tangerine takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 10% to 94%. Well suited to seasonal campaigns and greeting cards.
- Background: Linen (#F3F0EC) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Licorice (#121021) on #F3F0EC gives 16.48:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Tangerine (#EB8200) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Grape (#633995) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Linen on Licorice at 16.48:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Tangerine & Grape Bloom
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#F3F0EC on #121021 | Aa | 16.48:1 | AAA |
#F3F0EC on #633995 | Aa | 7.25:1 | AAA |
#121021 on #EB8200 | Aa | 6.89:1 | AA |
#633995 on #EB8200 | Aa | 3.03:1 | AA large only |
#F3F0EC on #EB8200 | Aa | 2.39:1 | Fail |
#121021 on #633995 | Aa | 2.27:1 | Fail |