Tangerine Tulip & Brass color palette
Tangerine Tulip & Brass is a vivid analogous color palette tagged warm. The hues stay within 46° of each other on the color wheel, which is why the palette feels cohesive rather than busy. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulip | #FF977A | rgb(255, 151, 122) | hsl(13, 100%, 74%) | oklch(77.9% 0.132 36) | |
| Wheat | #FFDAA8 | rgb(255, 218, 168) | hsl(34, 100%, 83%) | oklch(90.8% 0.077 75) | |
| Brass | #ACAA53 | rgb(172, 170, 83) | hsl(59, 35%, 50%) | oklch(72.1% 0.110 108) | |
| Gray | #6A8C6D | rgb(106, 140, 109) | hsl(125, 14%, 48%) | oklch(60.5% 0.060 147) |
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 (83% down to 48% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Wheat (#FFDAA8) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Gray (#6A8C6D) on #FFDAA8 gives 2.84:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Tulip (#FF977A) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Brass (#ACAA53) 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 Tulip & Brass
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, Tulip and Brass 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#FFDAA8 on #6A8C6D | Aa | 2.84:1 | Fail |
#FFDAA8 on #ACAA53 | Aa | 1.84:1 | Fail |
#FF977A on #6A8C6D | Aa | 1.78:1 | Fail |
#FF977A on #FFDAA8 | Aa | 1.59:1 | Fail |
#ACAA53 on #6A8C6D | Aa | 1.55:1 | Fail |
#FF977A on #ACAA53 | Aa | 1.15:1 | Fail |