Beige Walnut & Mocha is a analogous color palette tagged skin, muted, warm. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Thistle, Mushroom, Mocha) give it a natural, low-tension flow. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thistle | #E8C2D7 | rgb(232, 194, 215) | hsl(327, 45%, 84%) | oklch(85.3% 0.051 344) | |
| Mushroom | #D0A6A9 | rgb(208, 166, 169) | hsl(356, 31%, 73%) | oklch(76.4% 0.050 13) | |
| Mocha | #986C5A | rgb(152, 108, 90) | hsl(17, 26%, 47%) | oklch(57.2% 0.063 43) | |
| Walnut | #583E19 | rgb(88, 62, 25) | hsl(35, 56%, 22%) | oklch(38.5% 0.063 73) |
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 22% lightness). A natural fit for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Thistle (#E8C2D7) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Walnut (#583E19) on #E8C2D7 gives 6.2:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Mushroom (#D0A6A9) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Mocha (#986C5A) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Thistle on Walnut at 6.2:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Beige Walnut & Mocha
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#E8C2D7 on #583E19 | Aa | 6.2:1 | AA |
#D0A6A9 on #583E19 | Aa | 4.58:1 | AA |
#E8C2D7 on #986C5A | Aa | 2.84:1 | Fail |
#986C5A on #583E19 | Aa | 2.18:1 | Fail |
#D0A6A9 on #986C5A | Aa | 2.1:1 | Fail |
#E8C2D7 on #D0A6A9 | Aa | 1.35:1 | Fail |