Bright Carrot & Brass is a analogous color palette tagged warm, earthy, orange. The hues stay within 49° 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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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanilla | #E2F4A2 | rgb(226, 244, 162) | hsl(73, 79%, 80%) | oklch(93.5% 0.106 119) | |
| Brass | #A79734 | rgb(167, 151, 52) | hsl(52, 53%, 43%) | oklch(67.2% 0.119 100) | |
| Carrot | #F79759 | rgb(247, 151, 89) | hsl(24, 91%, 66%) | oklch(76.4% 0.139 52) | |
| Mocha | #8A826F | rgb(138, 130, 111) | hsl(42, 11%, 49%) | oklch(60.8% 0.029 88) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its analogous hue relationship and a soft light-to-dark ladder (80% down to 43% lightness). A natural fit for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Vanilla (#E2F4A2) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Mocha (#8A826F) on #E2F4A2 gives 3.22:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Carrot (#F79759) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Brass (#A79734) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Bright Carrot & Brass
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 and tritanopia, Brass and Carrot 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#E2F4A2 on #8A826F | Aa | 3.22:1 | AA large only |
#E2F4A2 on #A79734 | Aa | 2.49:1 | Fail |
#E2F4A2 on #F79759 | Aa | 1.86:1 | Fail |
#F79759 on #8A826F | Aa | 1.73:1 | Fail |
#A79734 on #F79759 | Aa | 1.34:1 | Fail |
#A79734 on #8A826F | Aa | 1.29:1 | Fail |