#0F0F0FObsidian
#444444Iron
#C8623FClay
#F4EEE8Linen

Black & Terracotta color palette

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Black & Terracotta is a monochromatic color palette tagged modern, dark, minimal. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Obsidian down to Linen. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is warm.

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SwatchNameHEXRGBHSLOKLCH
Obsidian#0F0F0Frgb(15, 15, 15)hsl(0, 0%, 6%)oklch(16.8% 0.000 0)
Iron#444444rgb(68, 68, 68)hsl(0, 0%, 27%)oklch(38.7% 0.000 0)
Clay#C8623Frgb(200, 98, 63)hsl(15, 55%, 52%)oklch(61.2% 0.139 39)
Linen#F4EEE8rgb(244, 238, 232)hsl(30, 35%, 93%)oklch(95.2% 0.010 68)

Why it works and how to use it

It works because the lightness range is wide (6% to 93%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.

  • Background: Linen (#F4EEE8) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
  • Text: Obsidian (#0F0F0F) on #F4EEE8 gives 16.65:1, passing WCAG AAA.
  • Primary: Clay (#C8623F) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (3.46:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
  • Accent: Iron (#444444) for highlights, badges and hover states.

3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Obsidian on Linen at 16.65:1.

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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

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Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.

Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors

PairSampleRatioLevel
#0F0F0F on #F4EEE8Aa16.65:1AAA
#444444 on #F4EEE8Aa8.46:1AAA
#0F0F0F on #C8623FAa4.81:1AA
#C8623F on #F4EEE8Aa3.46:1AA large only
#444444 on #C8623FAa2.45:1Fail
#0F0F0F on #444444Aa1.97:1Fail

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