Apricot & Brick Red Sky is a vivid split color palette tagged boho, warm, beige. The hues span about 71°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brick Red | #8E4047 | rgb(142, 64, 71) | hsl(355, 38%, 40%) | oklch(47.5% 0.106 16) | |
| Dusty Rose | #E3A383 | rgb(227, 163, 131) | hsl(20, 63%, 70%) | oklch(76.9% 0.088 48) | |
| Lilac | #E29FC4 | rgb(226, 159, 196) | hsl(327, 54%, 75%) | oklch(77.8% 0.092 345) | |
| Apricot | #FBCD80 | rgb(251, 205, 128) | hsl(38, 94%, 74%) | oklch(87.2% 0.108 79) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Dusty Rose takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 40% to 75%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Apricot (#FBCD80) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Brick Red (#8E4047) on #FBCD80 gives 4.76:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Dusty Rose (#E3A383) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Lilac (#E29FC4) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Brick Red on Apricot at 4.76:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Apricot & Brick Red Sky
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: under tritanopia, Dusty Rose and Lilac become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#8E4047 on #FBCD80 | Aa | 4.76:1 | AA |
#8E4047 on #E29FC4 | Aa | 3.36:1 | AA large only |
#8E4047 on #E3A383 | Aa | 3.31:1 | AA large only |
#E3A383 on #FBCD80 | Aa | 1.44:1 | Fail |
#E29FC4 on #FBCD80 | Aa | 1.42:1 | Fail |
#E3A383 on #E29FC4 | Aa | 1.02:1 | Fail |