Bronze & Cedar Shore is a complementary color palette tagged nature, warm, earthy. Cedar and Cadet sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (40% to 81%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Apricot (#F6CBA7) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cedar (#8E503C) on #F6CBA7 gives 4.17:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Bronze (#D5865E) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cadet (#7795A4) 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 Bronze & Cedar Shore
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#8E503C on #F6CBA7 | Aa | 4.17:1 | AA large only |
#8E503C on #D5865E | Aa | 2.2:1 | Fail |
#F6CBA7 on #7795A4 | Aa | 2.12:1 | Fail |
#8E503C on #7795A4 | Aa | 1.97:1 | Fail |
#D5865E on #F6CBA7 | Aa | 1.89:1 | Fail |
#D5865E on #7795A4 | Aa | 1.12:1 | Fail |