Headspace Color Psychology & Meaning
Headspace's warm orange is a counter-intuitive choice for a meditation app — but it signals warmth and accessibility, making meditation feel like something joyful rather than serious.
#F47D31
#FFFFFF
#FBD84A
#3B3B3B
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
Headspace
warmcalmplayful all appwellnessbranding
Fail
WCAG Grade
4.2:1
Contrast Ratio
2,600
Saves
7,000
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Use #F47D31 as the background. Use #FFFFFF as the primary accent. Use #FBD84A as secondary. Use #3B3B3B as body text. Palette: Headspace — warm, calm, playful.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Headspace color scheme. Use these values for web design (HEX/RGB), print projects (CMYK), or specialized design software (HSL).
| Swatch | Design Role | HEX | RGB | CMYK | HSL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Background Luminance: 34.1% | 244, 125, 49 | 0%, 49%, 80%, 4% | 23°, 90%, 57% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 100.0% | 255, 255, 255 | 0%, 0%, 0%, 0% | 0°, 0%, 100% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 70.1% | 251, 216, 74 | 0%, 14%, 71%, 2% | 48°, 96%, 64% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 4.4% | 59, 59, 59 | 0%, 0%, 0%, 77% | 0°, 0%, 23% |
Color Harmony: Custom Scheme
The Headspace palette is built using a custom relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
Hue Wheel
A custom palette is often preferred by professional designers because it balances visual interest with cohesion.
History & Design Context
Headspace launched in 2010 and developed one of the most recognized visual identities in wellness tech through their distinctive illustrated characters and warm orange palette.
Best Design Use Cases
Warm orange for hero sections and brand backgrounds. White for meditation surfaces and content. Yellow for secondary warmth accents. Dark for all text.
Industries This Palette Suits
Meditation apps, mental wellness, sleep apps, mindfulness brands, corporate wellness.
How to Implement the Headspace Color Scheme
To use this Headspace color palette in your web project, you can copy the following CSS variables or Tailwind CSS configuration. These roles ensure your UI maintains accessibility and visual hierarchy.
Option 1: CSS Variables
:root {
/* {name} Palette - ihatecolors.com */{'
'} --color-bg: {colors[0]};{'
'} --color-primary: {colors[1]};{'
'} --color-secondary: {colors[2]};{'
'} --color-text: {colors[3]};{'
'} {'}'}Web Design Tip
Use #F47D31 for the main background and #FFFFFF for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #3B3B3B and #F47D31 is 4.17:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.