#D96C2C
#E9B44C
#8C5E2A
#F5E8C7
#2F2A00Espresso
#747143Shadow
#B6B571Sand
#DBD17FSaffron
Bold Saffron & Sand is a monochromatic color palette tagged warm, brown, beige. All four colors sit within 6° of hue, so the scheme reads as one color explored across light and dark. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espresso | #2F2A00 | rgb(47, 42, 0) | hsl(54, 100%, 9%) | oklch(28.2% 0.059 103) | |
| Shadow | #747143 | rgb(116, 113, 67) | hsl(56, 27%, 36%) | oklch(54.0% 0.065 105) | |
| Sand | #B6B571 | rgb(182, 181, 113) | hsl(59, 32%, 58%) | oklch(75.8% 0.089 108) | |
| Saffron | #DBD17F | rgb(219, 209, 127) | hsl(53, 56%, 68%) | oklch(85.1% 0.104 102) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Sand takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 9% to 68%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Saffron (#DBD17F) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Espresso (#2F2A00) on #DBD17F gives 9.25:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Sand (#B6B571) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Shadow (#747143) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Espresso on Saffron at 9.25:1.
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
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#747143
#B6B571
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Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#2F2A00 on #DBD17F | Aa | 9.25:1 | AAA |
#2F2A00 on #B6B571 | Aa | 6.77:1 | AA |
#747143 on #DBD17F | Aa | 3.21:1 | AA large only |
#2F2A00 on #747143 | Aa | 2.88:1 | Fail |
#747143 on #B6B571 | Aa | 2.35:1 | Fail |
#B6B571 on #DBD17F | Aa | 1.37:1 | Fail |
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