Tangerine Saffron & Wisteria is a complementary color palette tagged halloween, yellow, purple. Saffron and Jet sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saffron | #E7C566 | rgb(231, 197, 102) | hsl(44, 73%, 65%) | oklch(83.4% 0.121 90) | |
| Wisteria | #DE9BD1 | rgb(222, 155, 209) | hsl(312, 50%, 74%) | oklch(77.1% 0.106 334) | |
| Powder Blue | #AEE1D8 | rgb(174, 225, 216) | hsl(169, 46%, 78%) | oklch(87.2% 0.054 183) | |
| Jet | #442C42 | rgb(68, 44, 66) | hsl(305, 21%, 22%) | oklch(33.1% 0.050 330) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (22% to 78%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for seasonal campaigns and greeting cards.
- Background: Powder Blue (#AEE1D8) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Jet (#442C42) on #AEE1D8 gives 8.64:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Saffron (#E7C566) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Wisteria (#DE9BD1) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Powder Blue on Jet at 8.64:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Tangerine Saffron & Wisteria
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, Saffron and Wisteria 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#AEE1D8 on #442C42 | Aa | 8.64:1 | AAA |
#E7C566 on #442C42 | Aa | 7.46:1 | AAA |
#DE9BD1 on #442C42 | Aa | 5.77:1 | AA |
#DE9BD1 on #AEE1D8 | Aa | 1.5:1 | Fail |
#E7C566 on #DE9BD1 | Aa | 1.29:1 | Fail |
#E7C566 on #AEE1D8 | Aa | 1.16:1 | Fail |