Tangerine & Pineapple Drift is a vivid complementary color palette tagged halloween, warm, white. Linen and Tangerine sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linen | #F9EFDE | rgb(249, 239, 222) | hsl(38, 69%, 92%) | oklch(95.5% 0.025 81) | |
| Licorice | #15131E | rgb(21, 19, 30) | hsl(251, 22%, 10%) | oklch(19.5% 0.022 293) | |
| Pineapple | #FFDC6D | rgb(255, 220, 109) | hsl(46, 100%, 71%) | oklch(90.3% 0.135 92) | |
| Tangerine | #F67E00 | rgb(246, 126, 0) | hsl(31, 100%, 48%) | oklch(71.6% 0.179 54) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Pineapple takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 10% to 92%. Well suited to seasonal campaigns and greeting cards.
- Background: Linen (#F9EFDE) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Licorice (#15131E) on #F9EFDE gives 16.11:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Pineapple (#FFDC6D) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Tangerine (#F67E00) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Linen on Licorice at 16.11:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Tangerine & Pineapple Drift
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: under tritanopia, Linen and Pineapple become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#F9EFDE on #15131E | Aa | 16.11:1 | AAA |
#15131E on #FFDC6D | Aa | 13.74:1 | AAA |
#15131E on #F67E00 | Aa | 6.91:1 | AA |
#F9EFDE on #F67E00 | Aa | 2.33:1 | Fail |
#FFDC6D on #F67E00 | Aa | 1.99:1 | Fail |
#F9EFDE on #FFDC6D | Aa | 1.17:1 | Fail |