Bold Terracotta & Apricot color palette
Bold Terracotta & Apricot is a vivid complementary color palette tagged 2026 trends, teal, white. Pine and Beige sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine | #267062 | rgb(38, 112, 98) | hsl(169, 49%, 29%) | oklch(49.5% 0.076 178) | |
| Terracotta | #E07582 | rgb(224, 117, 130) | hsl(353, 63%, 67%) | oklch(68.7% 0.133 14) | |
| Apricot | #FFC49A | rgb(255, 196, 154) | hsl(25, 100%, 80%) | oklch(86.4% 0.087 57) | |
| Beige | #F4F1DE | rgb(244, 241, 222) | hsl(52, 50%, 91%) | oklch(95.5% 0.025 100) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (29% to 91%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Beige (#F4F1DE) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Pine (#267062) on #F4F1DE gives 5.17:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Apricot (#FFC49A) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Terracotta (#E07582) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Pine on Beige at 5.17:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Bold Terracotta & 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#267062 on #F4F1DE | Aa | 5.17:1 | AA |
#267062 on #FFC49A | Aa | 3.81:1 | AA large only |
#E07582 on #F4F1DE | Aa | 2.63:1 | Fail |
#267062 on #E07582 | Aa | 1.97:1 | Fail |
#E07582 on #FFC49A | Aa | 1.93:1 | Fail |
#FFC49A on #F4F1DE | Aa | 1.36:1 | Fail |