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#DDB892
#E6CCB2
#FFF6EA
#4A4112Taupe
#6D6440Cocoa
#B3B086Sand
#D1CBAAPutty
Bright Taupe & Sand is a monochromatic color palette tagged muted, warm, earthy. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Taupe down to Putty. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is warm.
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Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (18% to 74%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Putty (#D1CBAA) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Taupe (#4A4112) on #D1CBAA gives 6.24:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Cocoa (#6D6440) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (3.62:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Sand (#B3B086) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Taupe on Putty at 6.24:1.
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A palette preview that turns four colors into a page, so you can judge hierarchy, contrast and mood before you commit.
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
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#6D6440
#B3B086
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#4A4112 on #D1CBAA | Aa | 6.24:1 | AA |
#4A4112 on #B3B086 | Aa | 4.61:1 | AA |
#6D6440 on #D1CBAA | Aa | 3.62:1 | AA large only |
#6D6440 on #B3B086 | Aa | 2.67:1 | Fail |
#4A4112 on #6D6440 | Aa | 1.73:1 | Fail |
#B3B086 on #D1CBAA | Aa | 1.36:1 | Fail |
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