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Why it works and how to use it
Canyon Cocoa & Sepia is a dark, analogous color palette tagged earthy, warm, brown. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Cocoa, Sepia, Taupe) give it a natural, low-tension flow. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is warm.
With 3 chromatic colors, Cocoa takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 21% to 43%. Well suited to wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Shadow (#707A5F) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Taupe (#563225) on #707A5F gives 2.47:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Cocoa (#945F14) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Sepia (#544916) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Canyon Cocoa & Sepia
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: under deuteranopia, Shadow and Cocoa become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.
Palette card

Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#707A5F on #563225 | Aa | 2.47:1 | Fail |
#945F14 on #563225 | Aa | 2.08:1 | Fail |
#707A5F on #544916 | Aa | 1.98:1 | Fail |
#945F14 on #544916 | Aa | 1.67:1 | Fail |
#544916 on #563225 | Aa | 1.25:1 | Fail |
#707A5F on #945F14 | Aa | 1.19:1 | Fail |