Tangerine Pumpkin & Orange is a monochromatic color palette tagged warm, vibrant, black. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Licorice down to Tan. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is warm.
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Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its monochromatic hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (69% down to 10% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Tan (#CDBC93) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Licorice (#1A1A1A) on #CDBC93 gives 9.29:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Pumpkin (#FF7B00) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Orange (#F5AF00) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Licorice on Tan at 9.29:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Tangerine Pumpkin & Orange
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 deuteranopia, Pumpkin and Orange 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#1A1A1A on #CDBC93 | Aa | 9.29:1 | AAA |
#1A1A1A on #F5AF00 | Aa | 9.13:1 | AAA |
#1A1A1A on #FF7B00 | Aa | 6.7:1 | AA |
#FF7B00 on #CDBC93 | Aa | 1.39:1 | Fail |
#FF7B00 on #F5AF00 | Aa | 1.36:1 | Fail |
#F5AF00 on #CDBC93 | Aa | 1.02:1 | Fail |