Tangerine

Colors that go with tangerine

Tangerine (#F28500) is a light, vivid orange. Colors that go well with tangerine include Epic Blue (#006DF2), Cold Light of Day (#00E6F2), Helvetia Red (#F20C00), Triforce (#E6F200), Emerald Ice Palace (#00F285). For a safe, polished look, pair tangerine with a soft off-white like #FFF3E9 and a deep neutral like #281606; for contrast, add a touch of its complement #006DF2.

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Best colors to pair with tangerine

ComplementaryEpic Blue #006DF2
Opposite tangerine on the color wheel, so it creates the strongest, most energetic contrast. Use it sparingly as an accent.
Split complementaryCold Light of Day #00E6F2
Sits next to tangerine's complement: lively contrast with less tension than the direct opposite.
AnalogousHelvetia Red #F20C00
A neighbouring hue that blends naturally with tangerine for calm, cohesive designs.
AnalogousTriforce #E6F200
The neighbour on the other side of tangerine — pair both for a soft, harmonious scheme.
TriadicEmerald Ice Palace #00F285
One third of the way around the wheel from tangerine: vibrant but balanced.
Light neutralWhat’s Left #FFF3E9
An off-white with a hint of tangerine — an easy background that never feels stark.
Dark neutralShadow Play #281606
A deep, tangerine-tinted near-black for text and dark sections; softer than pure black.
GrayZinc #938B86
A warm-or-cool gray matched to tangerine for borders, captions and secondary UI.

Tangerine color palettes

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Text and backgrounds with tangerine

AaText on a tangerine background

8.13:1Very goodBlack text on #F28500

AaTangerine text on a light background

8.13:1Very good#F28500 text on #000000

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FAQ

What colors go with tangerine?

Epic Blue (#006DF2), Cold Light of Day (#00E6F2), Helvetia Red (#F20C00), Triforce (#E6F200), Emerald Ice Palace (#00F285) go well with tangerine. Neutrals such as #FFF3E9 and #281606 are the easiest companions, and #006DF2 adds bold contrast as its complementary color.

What is the complementary color of tangerine?

The complementary color of tangerine (#F28500) is #006DF2 (Epic Blue), which sits opposite it on the color wheel.

What neutral colors go with tangerine?

Off-whites, creams and grays with a slight tangerine tint, such as #FFF3E9 and #938B86, plus a deep near-black like #281606. Tinted neutrals look more cohesive than pure white, gray or black.

What text color should I use on tangerine?

Black text on #F28500 has a contrast ratio of 8.13:1 (very good). For tangerine text, use a background like #000000 (8.13:1, very good).

Is tangerine a warm or cool color?

Tangerine is a warm color in the orange family.

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