Tangerine & Pineapple Trail is a monochromatic color palette tagged halloween, warm, yellow. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Licorice down to Eggshell. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pineapple | #FFDD72 | rgb(255, 221, 114) | hsl(46, 100%, 72%) | oklch(90.5% 0.132 92) | |
| Licorice | #161310 | rgb(22, 19, 16) | hsl(30, 16%, 7%) | oklch(18.9% 0.008 67) | |
| Tangerine | #FE8300 | rgb(254, 131, 0) | hsl(31, 100%, 50%) | oklch(73.5% 0.183 54) | |
| Eggshell | #EEE9E1 | rgb(238, 233, 225) | hsl(37, 28%, 91%) | oklch(93.6% 0.012 80) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Pineapple takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 7% to 91%. Well suited to seasonal campaigns and greeting cards.
- Background: Eggshell (#EEE9E1) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Licorice (#161310) on #EEE9E1 gives 15.31:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Pineapple (#FFDD72) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Tangerine (#FE8300) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Licorice on Eggshell at 15.31:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Tangerine & Pineapple Trail
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, Pineapple and Eggshell 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#161310 on #EEE9E1 | Aa | 15.31:1 | AAA |
#FFDD72 on #161310 | Aa | 13.96:1 | AAA |
#161310 on #FE8300 | Aa | 7.46:1 | AAA |
#FE8300 on #EEE9E1 | Aa | 2.05:1 | Fail |
#FFDD72 on #FE8300 | Aa | 1.87:1 | Fail |
#FFDD72 on #EEE9E1 | Aa | 1.1:1 | Fail |