Tangerine Punch & Cantaloupe is a vivid complementary color palette tagged vibrant, red, orange. Near-complementary hues (about 132° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusk | #5C497F | rgb(92, 73, 127) | hsl(261, 27%, 39%) | oklch(44.9% 0.088 299) | |
| Plum | #933976 | rgb(147, 57, 118) | hsl(319, 44%, 40%) | oklch(48.9% 0.141 342) | |
| Punch | #F4405B | rgb(244, 64, 91) | hsl(351, 89%, 60%) | oklch(64.5% 0.215 18) | |
| Cantaloupe | #FFA83E | rgb(255, 168, 62) | hsl(33, 100%, 62%) | oklch(80.0% 0.154 67) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Punch takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 39% to 62%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Cantaloupe (#FFA83E) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Dusk (#5C497F) on #FFA83E gives 4.02:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Punch (#F4405B) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Plum (#933976) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Tangerine Punch & Cantaloupe
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 protanopia and deuteranopia, Dusk and Plum 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#5C497F on #FFA83E | Aa | 4.02:1 | AA large only |
#933976 on #FFA83E | Aa | 3.54:1 | AA large only |
#5C497F on #F4405B | Aa | 2.11:1 | Fail |
#F4405B on #FFA83E | Aa | 1.91:1 | Fail |
#933976 on #F4405B | Aa | 1.86:1 | Fail |
#5C497F on #933976 | Aa | 1.14:1 | Fail |