#663F0B
#B6721F
#F5A748
#FFEFDC
#5C2A1ETaupe
#B0492BRust
#F0A868Cantaloupe
#FFF1DCPapaya
Candlelight is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged warm, earthy, brown. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Taupe down to Papaya. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taupe | #5C2A1E | rgb(92, 42, 30) | hsl(12, 51%, 24%) | oklch(35.1% 0.077 35) | |
| Rust | #B0492B | rgb(176, 73, 43) | hsl(14, 61%, 43%) | oklch(53.7% 0.142 37) | |
| Cantaloupe | #F0A868 | rgb(240, 168, 104) | hsl(28, 82%, 67%) | oklch(78.8% 0.117 61) | |
| Papaya | #FFF1DC | rgb(255, 241, 220) | hsl(36, 100%, 93%) | oklch(96.4% 0.032 78) |
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 (93% down to 24% lightness). A natural fit for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Papaya (#FFF1DC) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Taupe (#5C2A1E) on #FFF1DC gives 10.45:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Cantaloupe (#F0A868) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Rust (#B0492B) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Taupe on Papaya at 10.45:1.
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#5C2A1E
#B0492B
#F0A868
#FFF1DC
Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#5C2A1E on #FFF1DC | Aa | 10.45:1 | AAA |
#5C2A1E on #F0A868 | Aa | 5.82:1 | AA |
#B0492B on #FFF1DC | Aa | 4.92:1 | AA |
#B0492B on #F0A868 | Aa | 2.74:1 | Fail |
#5C2A1E on #B0492B | Aa | 2.12:1 | Fail |
#F0A868 on #FFF1DC | Aa | 1.8:1 | Fail |
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