Blush Terracotta & Brick Red is a split color palette tagged sunset, dark, yellow. The hues span about 116°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Space | #381B3F | rgb(56, 27, 63) | hsl(288, 40%, 18%) | oklch(28.0% 0.073 320) | |
| Brick Red | #99415B | rgb(153, 65, 91) | hsl(342, 40%, 43%) | oklch(49.9% 0.120 4) | |
| Terracotta | #E36356 | rgb(227, 99, 86) | hsl(6, 72%, 61%) | oklch(65.6% 0.162 28) | |
| Saffron | #ECCD76 | rgb(236, 205, 118) | hsl(44, 76%, 69%) | oklch(85.6% 0.112 90) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (18% to 69%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Saffron (#ECCD76) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Space (#381B3F) on #ECCD76 gives 9.71:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Terracotta (#E36356) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Brick Red (#99415B) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Space on Saffron at 9.71:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Blush Terracotta & Brick Red
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#381B3F on #ECCD76 | Aa | 9.71:1 | AAA |
#381B3F on #E36356 | Aa | 4.43:1 | AA large only |
#99415B on #ECCD76 | Aa | 4.16:1 | AA large only |
#381B3F on #99415B | Aa | 2.34:1 | Fail |
#E36356 on #ECCD76 | Aa | 2.19:1 | Fail |
#99415B on #E36356 | Aa | 1.9:1 | Fail |