Caramel & Brick Red Tale is a analogous color palette tagged boho, warm, earthy. The hues stay within 56° of each other on the color wheel, which is why the palette feels cohesive rather than busy. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusty Rose | #D59E92 | rgb(213, 158, 146) | hsl(11, 44%, 70%) | oklch(74.8% 0.068 33) | |
| Caramel | #C49935 | rgb(196, 153, 53) | hsl(42, 57%, 49%) | oklch(70.5% 0.125 85) | |
| Cedar | #855228 | rgb(133, 82, 40) | hsl(27, 54%, 34%) | oklch(48.8% 0.089 58) | |
| Brick Red | #884454 | rgb(136, 68, 84) | hsl(346, 33%, 40%) | oklch(47.6% 0.094 6) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (34% to 70%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Dusty Rose (#D59E92) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Brick Red (#884454) on #D59E92 gives 3.04:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Caramel (#C49935) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cedar (#855228) 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 Caramel & Brick Red Tale
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 protanopia and deuteranopia and tritanopia, Cedar and Brick Red become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#D59E92 on #884454 | Aa | 3.04:1 | AA large only |
#D59E92 on #855228 | Aa | 2.82:1 | Fail |
#C49935 on #884454 | Aa | 2.65:1 | Fail |
#C49935 on #855228 | Aa | 2.46:1 | Fail |
#D59E92 on #C49935 | Aa | 1.15:1 | Fail |
#855228 on #884454 | Aa | 1.08:1 | Fail |