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Zesty Splash

Bursting with bright, refreshing energy, like a playful splash of fresh and vibrant citrus fruits.

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A bolder treatment that stretches the primary and secondary colors across a full gradient banner.

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#FFB300#FDD835#FFF176#FF9800#FB8C00

Palette guide

How to use Zesty Splash

Overview

The Zesty Splash palette bursts with bright, refreshing energy, like a playful splash of fresh and vibrant citrus fruits. This lively collection focuses on sunny yellows and energetic oranges, featuring a brilliant Orange (#FFB300), a cheerful Yellow (#FDD835), and a sparkling Pale Yellow (#FFF176). The slightly deeper Orange (#FF9800) and Dark Orange (#FB8C00) provide a grounded richness. Designers and developers can use these captivating colors to create engaging, fun interfaces, exciting branding, or dynamic content that evokes summer, joy, and a refreshing vitality, perfect for playful and inviting digital experiences.

Best used for

  • Summer event and festival promotions
  • Water park or amusement park branding
  • Juice bar and smoothie shop design
  • Playful mobile app interfaces
  • Children's product marketing
  • Energetic social media campaigns

Suggested color roles

primary

Orange (#FFB300) serves as the main playful pop, ideal for primary calls to action or focal points.

secondary

Yellow (#FDD835) provides a bright and cheerful supporting role, good for larger sections or background elements.

accent

Pale Yellow (#FFF176) acts as a sparkling highlight, perfect for interactive elements or subtle details.

background

Pale Yellow (#FFF176) creates a very light, airy, and bright background, radiating warmth and openness.

text

For strong headings, use Dark Orange (#FB8C00). For body text, a dark brown or black ensures optimal readability.

Accessibility notes

  • Pale Yellow (#FFF176) is very light; dark text (e.g., black, dark brown, or #FB8C00) is essential for readability.
  • Dark Orange (#FB8C00) and Orange (#FFB300) offer excellent contrast for text on lighter yellows in the palette.
  • Avoid using light-colored text on Yellow (#FDD835) to prevent readability issues, especially for smaller fonts.
  • Ensure interactive elements using #FFF176 have sufficient contrast with their surrounding elements.

Recommended combinations

Bright Splash

Creates a refreshing light-to-medium gradient, ideal for backgrounds, overlays, or a vibrant wash of color.

#FFF176 · #FDD835 · #FFB300

Deep Zest

Offers richer, grounded citrus tones for headings, borders, or emphasizing depth in design.

#FF9800 · #FB8C00 · #FDD835

Energetic Duo

Provides a strong contrast with a bright highlight, perfect for calls to action, festive elements, or dynamic UI.

#FFB300 · #FF9800 · #FFF176

CSS variables

:root {
  --zesty-splash-1: #FFB300;
  --zesty-splash-2: #FDD835;
  --zesty-splash-3: #FFF176;
  --zesty-splash-4: #FF9800;
  --zesty-splash-5: #FB8C00;
}

Tailwind config

theme: {
  extend: {
    colors: {
      "zesty-splash": {
        1: "#FFB300",
        2: "#FDD835",
        3: "#FFF176",
        4: "#FF9800",
        5: "#FB8C00",
      }
    }
  }
}

Related searches

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Palette colors

Hex values

Color 1#FFB300
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Color 2#FDD835
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Color 3#FFF176
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Color 4#FF9800
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Color 5#FB8C00
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