Brick Red & Espresso Sky is a analogous color palette tagged autumn, muted, warm. The hues stay within 55° of each other on the color wheel, which is why the palette feels cohesive rather than busy. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. The overall temperature is warm.
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Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Brick Red takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 21% to 92%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Linen (#F1ECE4) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Espresso (#4A232F) on #F1ECE4 gives 11.36:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Brick Red (#834642) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (6.12:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Khaki (#C3A88F) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Espresso on Linen at 11.36:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Brick Red & Espresso Sky
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#4A232F on #F1ECE4 | Aa | 11.36:1 | AAA |
#834642 on #F1ECE4 | Aa | 6.12:1 | AA |
#4A232F on #C3A88F | Aa | 5.93:1 | AA |
#834642 on #C3A88F | Aa | 3.19:1 | AA large only |
#C3A88F on #F1ECE4 | Aa | 1.92:1 | Fail |
#4A232F on #834642 | Aa | 1.86:1 | Fail |