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Why it works and how to use it
Tangerine & Grape Dream is a vivid dark, complementary color palette tagged halloween, dark, orange. Near-complementary hues (about 147° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. 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.
With 3 chromatic colors, Grape takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 3% to 47%. Well suited to seasonal campaigns and greeting cards.
- Background: Tangerine (#EF8A00) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Obsidian (#0F0400) on #EF8A00 gives 8:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Grape (#633F95) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (3.1:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Iron (#3B3850) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Tangerine on Obsidian at 8:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Tangerine & Grape Dream
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.
Palette card

Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#EF8A00 on #0F0400 | Aa | 8:1 | AAA |
#3B3850 on #EF8A00 | Aa | 4.45:1 | AA large only |
#EF8A00 on #633F95 | Aa | 3.1:1 | AA large only |
#0F0400 on #633F95 | Aa | 2.58:1 | Fail |
#3B3850 on #0F0400 | Aa | 1.8:1 | Fail |
#3B3850 on #633F95 | Aa | 1.43:1 | Fail |