Burnt Orange & Chocolate Echo is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged gradient, warm, earthy. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Espresso down to Ballet. 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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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espresso | #501C00 | rgb(80, 28, 0) | hsl(21, 100%, 16%) | oklch(30.2% 0.087 45) | |
| Chocolate | #8F3400 | rgb(143, 52, 0) | hsl(22, 100%, 28%) | oklch(45.0% 0.134 43) | |
| Burnt Orange | #D05300 | rgb(208, 83, 0) | hsl(24, 100%, 41%) | oklch(59.8% 0.174 44) | |
| Ballet | #F9DBD4 | rgb(249, 219, 212) | hsl(11, 76%, 90%) | oklch(91.4% 0.035 33) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its monochromatic hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (90% down to 16% lightness). A natural fit for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Ballet (#F9DBD4) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Espresso (#501C00) on #F9DBD4 gives 10.69:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Chocolate (#8F3400) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (6.06:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Burnt Orange (#D05300) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Espresso on Ballet at 10.69:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Burnt Orange & Chocolate Echo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#501C00 on #F9DBD4 | Aa | 10.69:1 | AAA |
#8F3400 on #F9DBD4 | Aa | 6.06:1 | AA |
#D05300 on #F9DBD4 | Aa | 3.28:1 | AA large only |
#501C00 on #D05300 | Aa | 3.26:1 | AA large only |
#8F3400 on #D05300 | Aa | 1.85:1 | Fail |
#501C00 on #8F3400 | Aa | 1.76:1 | Fail |