Tangerine & Grape Shore is a split color palette tagged halloween, dark, black. A split scheme: Eggshell plays against Tangerine across roughly 125° of hue. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obsidian | #08070F | rgb(8, 7, 15) | hsl(248, 36%, 4%) | oklch(13.5% 0.018 290) | |
| Eggshell | #EDE9E4 | rgb(237, 233, 228) | hsl(33, 20%, 91%) | oklch(93.6% 0.008 74) | |
| Grape | #603691 | rgb(96, 54, 145) | hsl(268, 46%, 39%) | oklch(43.2% 0.145 302) | |
| Tangerine | #E77700 | rgb(231, 119, 0) | hsl(31, 100%, 45%) | oklch(68.5% 0.170 55) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (4% to 91%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for seasonal campaigns and greeting cards.
- Background: Eggshell (#EDE9E4) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Obsidian (#08070F) on #EDE9E4 gives 16.59:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Tangerine (#E77700) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Grape (#603691) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Obsidian on Eggshell at 16.59:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Tangerine & Grape Shore
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#08070F on #EDE9E4 | Aa | 16.59:1 | AAA |
#EDE9E4 on #603691 | Aa | 7.14:1 | AAA |
#08070F on #E77700 | Aa | 6.72:1 | AA |
#603691 on #E77700 | Aa | 2.89:1 | Fail |
#EDE9E4 on #E77700 | Aa | 2.47:1 | Fail |
#08070F on #603691 | Aa | 2.32:1 | Fail |