#7A3E2AChocolate
#B86B44Clay
#D9B08CTan
#5E7C8ASlate

Canyon color palette

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Canyon is a complementary color palette tagged nature, warm, earthy. Chocolate and Slate sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.

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SwatchNameHEXRGBHSLOKLCH
Chocolate#7A3E2Argb(122, 62, 42)hsl(15, 49%, 32%)oklch(43.5% 0.089 39)
Clay#B86B44rgb(184, 107, 68)hsl(20, 46%, 49%)oklch(60.6% 0.112 47)
Tan#D9B08Crgb(217, 176, 140)hsl(28, 50%, 70%)oklch(78.5% 0.068 63)
Slate#5E7C8Argb(94, 124, 138)hsl(199, 19%, 45%)oklch(56.8% 0.041 228)

Why it works and how to use it

It works because the lightness steps are gentle (32% to 70%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.

  • Background: Tan (#D9B08C) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
  • Text: Chocolate (#7A3E2A) on #D9B08C gives 4.13:1, enough for large headings only.
  • Primary: Clay (#B86B44) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
  • Accent: Slate (#5E7C8A) for highlights, badges and hover states.

No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.

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A palette preview that turns four colors into a page, so you can judge hierarchy, contrast and mood before you commit.

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Roles are assigned by lightness.

Color blindness simulation

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#B86B44
#D9B08C
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Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.

Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors

PairSampleRatioLevel
#7A3E2A on #D9B08CAa4.13:1AA large only
#D9B08C on #5E7C8AAa2.23:1Fail
#7A3E2A on #B86B44Aa2.05:1Fail
#B86B44 on #D9B08CAa2.02:1Fail
#7A3E2A on #5E7C8AAa1.85:1Fail
#B86B44 on #5E7C8AAa1.11:1Fail

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