Dark Tangerine

HEX: #FFA812 | Modern Palette

On White
1.93:1
FAIL
On Black
10.86:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#FFA812
RGB
255, 168, 18
HSL
38°, 100% ,53%
CMYK
0, 34, 93, 0

About Dark Tangerine

Dark Tangerine (#FFA812) is a color with RGB(255, 168, 18) and HSL(38°, 100%, 53.5%). It is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #1269FF, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #12FFA8 and #A812FF. The name comes from Dark Tangerine (English).

  • HEX: #FFA812
  • RGB: 255, 168, 18
  • HSL: 38°, 100%, 53.5%
  • Mood: Energetic, Bold
  • Style: Vivid, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #1269FF
  • Triadic colors: #12FFA8, #A812FF
  • The name comes from Dark Tangerine (English).

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Color Palettes

Dark Tangerine #FFA812 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
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3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Dark Tangerine #FFA812 pairs with #1269FF as its complementary color, and #12FFA8 and #A812FF in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Dark Tangerine #FFA812 moves from dark #1A1000 tones through the base color to lighter #FFF6E6 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Energetic Bold
Style
Vivid Warm
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #C7C700
Protanopia #B4B417
Tritanopia #FF9E9E
Achromatopsia #BABABA

Frequently Asked Questions

Dark Tangerine (#FFA812) is a color with RGB(255, 168, 18) and HSL(38°, 100%, 53.5%).

#FFA812 pairs strongly with #1269FF as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#FFA812 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Warm styles.

#FFA812 is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold.

The name Dark Tangerine is linked to Dark Tangerine from English, meaning A darker shade of the color tangerine, which is an orange-yellow color resembling the fruit..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Dark Tangerine
Meaning A darker shade of the color tangerine, which is an orange-yellow color resembling the fruit.
Language English
First Recorded Use Early 20th Century

History

The color 'tangerine' is named after the tangerine fruit, a type of mandarin orange. The fruit itself is believed to have originated in Southeast Asia and was introduced to Europe and the Americas in the 19th century. The city of Tangier in Morocco was a significant port for exporting these fruits, which is how they acquired the name 'tangerine'. As a color, 'tangerine' became popular in fashion and design in the early to mid-20th century, often associated with vibrancy and exoticism. 'Dark Tangerine' simply specifies a deeper, richer version of this established color.

First Recorded Use

The term 'tangerine' as a color name emerged in the early 20th century, specifically around 1899-1900, shortly after the fruit became more widely known. 'Dark Tangerine' would naturally follow as a descriptive modifier once 'tangerine' was established as a color.

Cultural Associations

While 'tangerine' itself evokes images of tropical fruits, warmth, and energy, 'Dark Tangerine' can carry a slightly more sophisticated or autumnal feel due to its deeper tone. It might be used to represent a rich sunset, a spicy flavor, or a more grounded warmth compared to its brighter counterpart. It's less common as a standalone cultural symbol but derives its associations from the broader 'tangerine' color family.

Similar Named Colors
Chrome Yellow #FFA700 ΔE 0.49
Orange #FFA500 ΔE 0.84
Vivid Orange Peel #FFA000 ΔE 2.50
Orange Peel #FF9F00 ΔE 2.85

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #FFA812;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #FFA812;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #FFA812;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #FFA812,
        #1269FF
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #FFA812,
        #1269FF
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$dark-tangerine: #FFA812;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$dark-tangerine-r: 255;
$dark-tangerine-g: 168;
$dark-tangerine-b: 18;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $dark-tangerine;
    color: rgba($dark-tangerine-r, $dark-tangerine-g, $dark-tangerine-b, 0.8);
}