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 Color Palette
#F47D31 · #FFFFFF · #FBD84A · #3B3B3B
Fail
WCAG Grade
4.2:1
Contrast Ratio
2,600
Saves
7,000
AI Copies
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% |
Headspace Tints & Shades
Hover states, borders and elevation need lighter and darker steps of your base colors. Here are computed tints and shades for every color in the Headspace palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
#F47D31 saturated orange
#FFFFFF neutral gray
#FBD84A saturated yellow
#3B3B3B neutral gray
Headspace Palette Contrast Matrix (WCAG 2.1)
Every color tested as text on every other color as background. Body copy needs 4.5:1 (AA), large text and UI components 3:1. AAA requires 7:1.
| Text on Background | Preview | Ratio | Grade | Safe For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3B3B3B on #FFFFFF |
Aa Sample Text
| 11.20:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #FFFFFF on #3B3B3B |
Aa Sample Text
| 11.20:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #3B3B3B on #FBD84A |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.01:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #FBD84A on #3B3B3B |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.01:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #3B3B3B on #F47D31 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.17:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #F47D31 on #3B3B3B |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.17:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #FFFFFF on #F47D31 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.68:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F47D31 on #FFFFFF |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.68:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #FBD84A on #F47D31 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.92:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F47D31 on #FBD84A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.92:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #FBD84A on #FFFFFF |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.40:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #FFFFFF on #FBD84A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.40:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
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.
Colors That Pair Well With Headspace
Need a fifth color? These three companions are computed from the palette's own hue positions on the color wheel, so they extend the scheme without breaking its harmony.
teal
directly opposite #FFFFFF on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
orange
30° beside #FFFFFF — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
tinted neutral
a ink-black carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Headspace Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #FFFFFF for small UI elements on #F47D31 — at 2.7:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Don't set body copy in #3B3B3B on #F47D31 — 4.2:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Don't use #FBD84A behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
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.
Headspace Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Headspace color palette?
The Headspace palette contains #F47D31, #FFFFFF, #FBD84A, #3B3B3B. Click any swatch on this page to copy its value, or export all four at once as CSS variables, Tailwind config, SCSS or a Figma-ready list.
Is the Headspace color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #3B3B3B on #FFFFFF reaches 11.2:1 (AAA). For body text always keep a 4.5:1 ratio and for large UI elements 3:1 — the full contrast matrix above shows the exact score for every color-on-color combination in this palette.
What colors go well with the Headspace palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #B3B3B3, #FFFFFF, #191310 extend it naturally: the complementary hue for high-energy accents, an analogous neighbor for calm transitions, and a tinted neutral for surfaces. All three are computed from this palette's hues on the color wheel.
What mood does the Headspace palette create?
Headspace reads as warm, calm, playful. Neutral gray drives the personality, grounded by saturated orange — a combination that works best when the light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Headspace color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Headspace palette is free for personal, client and commercial work — websites, branding, apps, print and social content, with no attribution required.
How do I add the Headspace palette to Tailwind or CSS?
Use the export panel on this page: CSS variables, a Tailwind config block, SCSS variables, or a Figma copy list are generated from Headspace's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.