Beige Cotton Candy & Clay is a analogous color palette tagged skin, muted, warm. The hues stay within 46° of each other on the color wheel, which is why the palette feels cohesive rather than busy. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taupe | #57340F | rgb(87, 52, 15) | hsl(31, 71%, 20%) | oklch(36.1% 0.071 63) | |
| Clay | #AB694D | rgb(171, 105, 77) | hsl(18, 38%, 49%) | oklch(58.7% 0.094 44) | |
| Hazelnut | #C28682 | rgb(194, 134, 130) | hsl(4, 34%, 64%) | oklch(67.9% 0.075 23) | |
| Cotton Candy | #FFADC1 | rgb(255, 173, 193) | hsl(345, 100%, 84%) | oklch(83.2% 0.099 3) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its analogous hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (84% down to 20% lightness). A natural fit for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Cotton Candy (#FFADC1) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Taupe (#57340F) on #FFADC1 gives 6.3:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Clay (#AB694D) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Hazelnut (#C28682) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Taupe on Cotton Candy at 6.3:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Beige Cotton Candy & Clay
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#57340F on #FFADC1 | Aa | 6.3:1 | AA |
#57340F on #C28682 | Aa | 3.69:1 | AA large only |
#57340F on #AB694D | Aa | 2.55:1 | Fail |
#AB694D on #FFADC1 | Aa | 2.47:1 | Fail |
#C28682 on #FFADC1 | Aa | 1.71:1 | Fail |
#AB694D on #C28682 | Aa | 1.45:1 | Fail |