Amber Dusk is a complementary color palette tagged sunset, orange. Near-complementary hues (about 130° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Space | #3F2A56 | rgb(63, 42, 86) | hsl(269, 34%, 25%) | oklch(33.2% 0.079 305) | |
| Chestnut | #A04E5C | rgb(160, 78, 92) | hsl(350, 34%, 47%) | oklch(52.9% 0.109 11) | |
| Mandarin | #E58B5A | rgb(229, 139, 90) | hsl(21, 73%, 63%) | oklch(72.2% 0.127 48) | |
| Wheat | #FBD48A | rgb(251, 212, 138) | hsl(39, 93%, 76%) | oklch(88.7% 0.102 83) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its complementary hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (76% down to 25% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Wheat (#FBD48A) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Space (#3F2A56) on #FBD48A gives 8.88:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Mandarin (#E58B5A) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Chestnut (#A04E5C) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Space on Wheat at 8.88:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Amber Dusk
A palette preview that turns four colors into a page, so you can judge hierarchy, contrast and mood before you commit.
Primary action SecondaryColor blindness simulation
Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#3F2A56 on #FBD48A | Aa | 8.88:1 | AAA |
#3F2A56 on #E58B5A | Aa | 4.87:1 | AA |
#A04E5C on #FBD48A | Aa | 3.98:1 | AA large only |
#3F2A56 on #A04E5C | Aa | 2.23:1 | Fail |
#A04E5C on #E58B5A | Aa | 2.19:1 | Fail |
#E58B5A on #FBD48A | Aa | 1.82:1 | Fail |