Brick & Saffron Whisper is a vivid dark, complementary color palette tagged christmas, dark, warm. Brick and Saffron 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brick | #CC3C43 | rgb(204, 60, 67) | hsl(357, 59%, 52%) | oklch(57.0% 0.180 22) | |
| Hunter Green | #00623B | rgb(0, 98, 59) | hsl(156, 100%, 19%) | oklch(43.7% 0.102 158) | |
| Ink | #151C27 | rgb(21, 28, 39) | hsl(217, 30%, 12%) | oklch(22.5% 0.024 259) | |
| Saffron | #EECA53 | rgb(238, 202, 83) | hsl(46, 82%, 63%) | oklch(84.8% 0.141 92) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Hunter Green takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 12% to 63%. Well suited to seasonal campaigns and greeting cards.
- Background: Saffron (#EECA53) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Ink (#151C27) on #EECA53 gives 10.76:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Hunter Green (#00623B) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (4.7:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Brick (#CC3C43) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Ink on Saffron at 10.76:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Brick & Saffron Whisper
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: under protanopia, Brick and Hunter Green become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#151C27 on #EECA53 | Aa | 10.76:1 | AAA |
#00623B on #EECA53 | Aa | 4.7:1 | AA |
#CC3C43 on #151C27 | Aa | 3.5:1 | AA large only |
#CC3C43 on #EECA53 | Aa | 3.08:1 | AA large only |
#00623B on #151C27 | Aa | 2.29:1 | Fail |
#CC3C43 on #00623B | Aa | 1.53:1 | Fail |