Burnt Orange Tonal is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged gradient, autumn, warm. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Taupe down to Peach Puff. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taupe | #5A2A0A | rgb(90, 42, 10) | hsl(24, 80%, 20%) | oklch(34.5% 0.082 50) | |
| Sienna | #A44A16 | rgb(164, 74, 22) | hsl(22, 76%, 36%) | oklch(51.7% 0.134 46) | |
| Bronze | #E0782E | rgb(224, 120, 46) | hsl(25, 74%, 53%) | oklch(67.9% 0.154 52) | |
| Peach Puff | #FFD9B8 | rgb(255, 217, 184) | hsl(28, 100%, 86%) | oklch(90.9% 0.061 63) |
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 (86% down to 20% lightness). A natural fit for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Peach Puff (#FFD9B8) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Taupe (#5A2A0A) on #FFD9B8 gives 8.96:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Sienna (#A44A16) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (4.45:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Bronze (#E0782E) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Taupe on Peach Puff at 8.96:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Burnt Orange Tonal
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#5A2A0A on #FFD9B8 | Aa | 8.96:1 | AAA |
#A44A16 on #FFD9B8 | Aa | 4.45:1 | AA large only |
#5A2A0A on #E0782E | Aa | 3.9:1 | AA large only |
#E0782E on #FFD9B8 | Aa | 2.3:1 | Fail |
#5A2A0A on #A44A16 | Aa | 2.02:1 | Fail |
#A44A16 on #E0782E | Aa | 1.93:1 | Fail |