Bold Cinnamon & Apricot is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged warm, brown, beige. All four colors sit within 16° of hue, so the scheme reads as one color explored across light and dark. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee | #774235 | rgb(119, 66, 53) | hsl(12, 38%, 34%) | oklch(44.0% 0.077 35) | |
| Cinnamon | #CE6446 | rgb(206, 100, 70) | hsl(13, 58%, 54%) | oklch(62.5% 0.142 37) | |
| Apricot | #FFC593 | rgb(255, 197, 147) | hsl(28, 100%, 79%) | oklch(86.4% 0.093 62) | |
| Snow | #FFF9F1 | rgb(255, 249, 241) | hsl(34, 100%, 97%) | oklch(98.5% 0.012 75) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its monochromatic hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (97% down to 34% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Snow (#FFF9F1) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Coffee (#774235) on #FFF9F1 gives 7.68:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Apricot (#FFC593) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cinnamon (#CE6446) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Coffee on Snow at 7.68:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Bold Cinnamon & Apricot
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#774235 on #FFF9F1 | Aa | 7.68:1 | AAA |
#774235 on #FFC593 | Aa | 5.22:1 | AA |
#CE6446 on #FFF9F1 | Aa | 3.63:1 | AA large only |
#CE6446 on #FFC593 | Aa | 2.47:1 | Fail |
#774235 on #CE6446 | Aa | 2.12:1 | Fail |
#FFC593 on #FFF9F1 | Aa | 1.47:1 | Fail |