Bronze & Cedar Field is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged earthy, autumn, warm. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Cedar down to Smoke. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. 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 (28% to 96%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Smoke (#FBF6EF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cedar (#8F5300) on #FBF6EF gives 5.74:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Bronze (#C2862F) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Pearl (#E7E0C1) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Cedar on Smoke at 5.74:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Bronze & Cedar Field
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#8F5300 on #FBF6EF | Aa | 5.74:1 | AA |
#8F5300 on #E7E0C1 | Aa | 4.65:1 | AA |
#C2862F on #FBF6EF | Aa | 2.9:1 | Fail |
#C2862F on #E7E0C1 | Aa | 2.35:1 | Fail |
#8F5300 on #C2862F | Aa | 1.98:1 | Fail |
#E7E0C1 on #FBF6EF | Aa | 1.23:1 | Fail |