#5B3F2E
#8B6A4E
#D9C2A0
#F6EFE3
#F5EDE2Linen
#E2CDB3Oat
#B5533CPaprika
#4A2E25Taupe
Beige & Rust is a monochromatic color palette tagged minimal, earthy, white. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Taupe down to Linen. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is warm.
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Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Paprika takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 22% to 92%. Well suited to wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Linen (#F5EDE2) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Taupe (#4A2E25) on #F5EDE2 gives 10.59:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Paprika (#B5533C) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (4.24:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Oat (#E2CDB3) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Linen on Taupe at 10.59:1.
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A palette preview that turns four colors into a page, so you can judge hierarchy, contrast and mood before you commit.
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#F5EDE2
#E2CDB3
#B5533C
#4A2E25
Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#F5EDE2 on #4A2E25 | Aa | 10.59:1 | AAA |
#E2CDB3 on #4A2E25 | Aa | 7.97:1 | AAA |
#F5EDE2 on #B5533C | Aa | 4.24:1 | AA large only |
#E2CDB3 on #B5533C | Aa | 3.19:1 | AA large only |
#B5533C on #4A2E25 | Aa | 2.5:1 | Fail |
#F5EDE2 on #E2CDB3 | Aa | 1.33:1 | Fail |
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