#5C2A1E
#B0492B
#F0A868
#FFF1DC
#FFAE96Melon
#DF944DCarrot
#B78F1CCaramel
#D8E1A5Vanilla
Tangerine Caramel & Carrot is a vivid analogous color palette tagged warm, earthy, beige. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Melon, Carrot, Caramel) give it a natural, low-tension flow. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melon | #FFAE96 | rgb(255, 174, 150) | hsl(14, 100%, 79%) | oklch(82.3% 0.102 37) | |
| Carrot | #DF944D | rgb(223, 148, 77) | hsl(29, 70%, 59%) | oklch(72.9% 0.125 62) | |
| Caramel | #B78F1C | rgb(183, 143, 28) | hsl(45, 73%, 41%) | oklch(67.0% 0.130 87) | |
| Vanilla | #D8E1A5 | rgb(216, 225, 165) | hsl(69, 50%, 76%) | oklch(88.8% 0.079 115) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its analogous hue relationship and a soft light-to-dark ladder (79% down to 41% lightness). A natural fit for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Vanilla (#D8E1A5) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Caramel (#B78F1C) on #D8E1A5 gives 2.19:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Melon (#FFAE96) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Carrot (#DF944D) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#FFAE96
#DF944D
#B78F1C
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Color-blind check: under protanopia and deuteranopia and tritanopia, Carrot and Caramel 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#B78F1C on #D8E1A5 | Aa | 2.19:1 | Fail |
#DF944D on #D8E1A5 | Aa | 1.8:1 | Fail |
#FFAE96 on #B78F1C | Aa | 1.69:1 | Fail |
#FFAE96 on #DF944D | Aa | 1.39:1 | Fail |
#FFAE96 on #D8E1A5 | Aa | 1.3:1 | Fail |
#DF944D on #B78F1C | Aa | 1.22:1 | Fail |
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