#49383ETaupe
#71A296Cadet
#D9D2A7Oat
#DB9E4AMarigold

Bold Marigold & Oat color palette

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Bold Marigold & Oat is a complementary color palette tagged modern. Cadet and Marigold sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.

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SwatchNameHEXRGBHSLOKLCH
Taupe#49383Ergb(73, 56, 62)hsl(339, 13%, 25%)oklch(36.1% 0.026 355)
Cadet#71A296rgb(113, 162, 150)hsl(165, 21%, 54%)oklch(67.4% 0.055 178)
Oat#D9D2A7rgb(217, 210, 167)hsl(52, 40%, 75%)oklch(85.9% 0.057 100)
Marigold#DB9E4Argb(219, 158, 74)hsl(35, 67%, 57%)oklch(74.2% 0.124 72)

Why it works and how to use it

The palette holds together thanks to its complementary hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (75% down to 25% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.

  • Background: Oat (#D9D2A7) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
  • Text: Taupe (#49383E) on #D9D2A7 gives 7.15:1, passing WCAG AAA.
  • Primary: Marigold (#DB9E4A) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
  • Accent: Cadet (#71A296) for highlights, badges and hover states.

2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Taupe on Oat at 7.15:1.

Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context

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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

#49383E
#71A296
#D9D2A7
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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
#49383E on #D9D2A7Aa7.15:1AAA
#49383E on #DB9E4AAa4.69:1AA
#49383E on #71A296Aa3.81:1AA large only
#71A296 on #D9D2A7Aa1.88:1Fail
#D9D2A7 on #DB9E4AAa1.52:1Fail
#71A296 on #DB9E4AAa1.23:1Fail

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