Burnt Orange & Brick Red Sky is a dark, analogous color palette tagged warm, brown, orange. The hues stay within 60° 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mocha | #977877 | rgb(151, 120, 119) | hsl(2, 13%, 53%) | oklch(60.2% 0.039 20) | |
| Burnt Orange | #D05100 | rgb(208, 81, 0) | hsl(23, 100%, 41%) | oklch(59.6% 0.176 43) | |
| Brick Red | #91335D | rgb(145, 51, 93) | hsl(333, 48%, 38%) | oklch(46.9% 0.134 356) | |
| Espresso | #41280A | rgb(65, 40, 10) | hsl(33, 73%, 15%) | oklch(30.2% 0.057 67) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (15% to 53%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for dark-mode interfaces and gaming.
- Background: Mocha (#977877) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Espresso (#41280A) on #977877 gives 3.44:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Burnt Orange (#D05100) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Brick Red (#91335D) 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 Burnt Orange & Brick Red 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#977877 on #41280A | Aa | 3.44:1 | AA large only |
#D05100 on #41280A | Aa | 3.17:1 | AA large only |
#977877 on #91335D | Aa | 1.86:1 | Fail |
#91335D on #41280A | Aa | 1.85:1 | Fail |
#D05100 on #91335D | Aa | 1.71:1 | Fail |
#977877 on #D05100 | Aa | 1.08:1 | Fail |