Butter & Jam is a vivid analogous color palette tagged food, dark, warm. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Peach, Marigold, Cranberry) give it a natural, low-tension flow. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peach | #FFF3B0 | rgb(255, 243, 176) | hsl(51, 100%, 85%) | oklch(95.8% 0.086 99) | |
| Marigold | #E09F3E | rgb(224, 159, 62) | hsl(36, 72%, 56%) | oklch(74.9% 0.134 74) | |
| Cranberry | #9E2A2B | rgb(158, 42, 43) | hsl(359, 58%, 39%) | oklch(46.8% 0.152 25) | |
| Rosewood | #540B0E | rgb(84, 11, 14) | hsl(358, 77%, 19%) | oklch(29.1% 0.104 25) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Marigold takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 19% to 85%. Well suited to menus and packaging.
- Background: Peach (#FFF3B0) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Rosewood (#540B0E) on #FFF3B0 gives 13.07:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Marigold (#E09F3E) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cranberry (#9E2A2B) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Peach on Rosewood at 13.07:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Butter & Jam
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#FFF3B0 on #540B0E | Aa | 13.07:1 | AAA |
#FFF3B0 on #9E2A2B | Aa | 6.63:1 | AA |
#E09F3E on #540B0E | Aa | 6.43:1 | AA |
#E09F3E on #9E2A2B | Aa | 3.26:1 | AA large only |
#FFF3B0 on #E09F3E | Aa | 2.03:1 | Fail |
#9E2A2B on #540B0E | Aa | 1.97:1 | Fail |