Canyon Brick & Salmon is a vivid analogous color palette tagged warm, red. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Wine, Brick, Salmon) 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.
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Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its analogous hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (91% down to 35% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Champagne (#FFE4D2) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Wine (#7B3745) on #FFE4D2 gives 6.98:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Salmon (#F3977A) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Brick (#C75C61) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Wine on Champagne at 6.98:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Canyon Brick & Salmon
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#7B3745 on #FFE4D2 | Aa | 6.98:1 | AA |
#7B3745 on #F3977A | Aa | 3.85:1 | AA large only |
#C75C61 on #FFE4D2 | Aa | 3.37:1 | AA large only |
#7B3745 on #C75C61 | Aa | 2.07:1 | Fail |
#C75C61 on #F3977A | Aa | 1.85:1 | Fail |
#F3977A on #FFE4D2 | Aa | 1.82:1 | Fail |