Vivid Tangerine

HEX: #FFA089 | Modern Palette

On White
1.97:1
FAIL
On Black
10.64:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#FFA089
RGB
255, 160, 137
HSL
11°, 100% ,76%
CMYK
0, 37, 46, 0

About Vivid Tangerine

Vivid Tangerine (#FFA089) is a color with RGB(255, 160, 137) and HSL(11.7°, 100%, 76.9%). It is commonly associated with Bold, Playful moods. In design, it fits Neon, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #89E8FF, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #89FFA0 and #A089FF. The name comes from Vivid Tangerine (English).

  • HEX: #FFA089
  • RGB: 255, 160, 137
  • HSL: 11.7°, 100%, 76.9%
  • Mood: Bold, Playful
  • Style: Neon, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #89E8FF
  • Triadic colors: #89FFA0, #A089FF
  • The name comes from Vivid Tangerine (English).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
System Notification Box

Color Palettes

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

Color Harmonies

Complementary

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

Analogous

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

Triadic

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

Split-Complementary

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

Tetradic (Square)

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

Monochromatic

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

Shades & Tints

A seamless scale of #FFA089 from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Bold Playful
Style
Neon Warm
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #C2C285
Protanopia #AEAE8A
Tritanopia #FF9D9D
Achromatopsia #B8B8B8

Frequently Asked Questions

Vivid Tangerine (#FFA089) is a color with RGB(255, 160, 137) and HSL(11.7°, 100%, 76.9%).

#FFA089 pairs strongly with #89E8FF as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#FFA089 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Neon, Warm styles.

#FFA089 is commonly associated with Bold, Playful.

The name Vivid Tangerine is linked to Vivid Tangerine from English, meaning A bright, intense shade of orange, reminiscent of the fruit tangerine..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Vivid Tangerine
Meaning A bright, intense shade of orange, reminiscent of the fruit tangerine.
Language English
First Recorded Use 20th Century

History

The concept of 'tangerine' as a color has existed since the fruit became widely known. However, adding 'vivid' to specify a particular intensity is a more modern development in color nomenclature. Color naming conventions became more precise with the advent of color guides like Pantone in the mid-20th century, allowing for specific shades like 'Vivid Tangerine' to be identified and communicated consistently across industries. It evokes energy, warmth, and tropical associations.

First Recorded Use

The specific color name 'Vivid Tangerine' likely emerged with the standardization of color naming systems in the mid to late 20th century, particularly in art, fashion, and design industries. The word 'tangerine' for the fruit itself dates back to the late 19th century (referring to Tangier, Morocco).

Cultural Associations

Tangerine colors are often associated with warmth, energy, enthusiasm, creativity, and tropical themes. In fashion, it can be seen as bold and playful. In interior design, it can add a pop of color and vibrancy. It's also sometimes linked to sunsets and autumn foliage, though 'vivid' pushes it more towards a bright, summery feel.

Similar Named Colors
Light Salmon #FFA07A ΔE 4.70
Dark Salmon #E9967A ΔE 4.77
Salmon #FF8C69 ΔE 5.83
Coral Pink #F88379 ΔE 7.66

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #FFA089;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #FFA089;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #FFA089;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #FFA089,
        #89E8FF
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #FFA089,
        #89E8FF
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$vivid-tangerine: #FFA089;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$vivid-tangerine-r: 255;
$vivid-tangerine-g: 160;
$vivid-tangerine-b: 137;

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