Witch Cranberry & Tangerine is a vivid dark, split color palette tagged halloween, dark, vibrant. The hues span about 116°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tangerine | #EB872A | rgb(235, 135, 42) | hsl(29, 83%, 54%) | oklch(71.8% 0.157 58) | |
| Cranberry | #B0001B | rgb(176, 0, 27) | hsl(351, 100%, 35%) | oklch(47.7% 0.193 25) | |
| Indigo | #501D79 | rgb(80, 29, 121) | hsl(273, 61%, 29%) | oklch(35.9% 0.148 305) | |
| Obsidian | #0D0A1B | rgb(13, 10, 27) | hsl(251, 46%, 7%) | oklch(15.9% 0.035 290) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (7% to 54%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for seasonal campaigns and greeting cards.
- Background: Tangerine (#EB872A) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Obsidian (#0D0A1B) on #EB872A gives 7.46:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Cranberry (#B0001B) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Indigo (#501D79) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Tangerine on Obsidian at 7.46:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Witch Cranberry & Tangerine
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: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#EB872A on #0D0A1B | Aa | 7.46:1 | AAA |
#EB872A on #501D79 | Aa | 4.48:1 | AA large only |
#EB872A on #B0001B | Aa | 2.81:1 | Fail |
#B0001B on #0D0A1B | Aa | 2.66:1 | Fail |
#501D79 on #0D0A1B | Aa | 1.67:1 | Fail |
#B0001B on #501D79 | Aa | 1.6:1 | Fail |