Tangerine & Slate Blue Mist is a dark, split color palette tagged halloween, dark, purple. The hues span about 125°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charcoal | #434152 | rgb(67, 65, 82) | hsl(247, 12%, 29%) | oklch(38.4% 0.029 290) | |
| Slate Blue | #7F55B3 | rgb(127, 85, 179) | hsl(267, 38%, 52%) | oklch(53.8% 0.146 302) | |
| Obsidian | #090614 | rgb(9, 6, 20) | hsl(253, 54%, 5%) | oklch(13.6% 0.032 293) | |
| Tangerine | #E87A00 | rgb(232, 122, 0) | hsl(32, 100%, 45%) | oklch(69.1% 0.169 56) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its split hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (52% down to 5% lightness). A natural fit for seasonal campaigns and greeting cards.
- Background: Tangerine (#E87A00) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Obsidian (#090614) on #E87A00 gives 6.89:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Slate Blue (#7F55B3) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Charcoal (#434152) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Obsidian on Tangerine at 6.89:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Tangerine & Slate Blue Mist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#090614 on #E87A00 | Aa | 6.89:1 | AA |
#7F55B3 on #090614 | Aa | 3.68:1 | AA large only |
#434152 on #E87A00 | Aa | 3.41:1 | AA large only |
#434152 on #090614 | Aa | 2.02:1 | Fail |
#7F55B3 on #E87A00 | Aa | 1.87:1 | Fail |
#434152 on #7F55B3 | Aa | 1.82:1 | Fail |