Carrot & Sienna Whisper is a split color palette tagged sunset, warm, earthy. A split scheme: Plum Purple plays against Vanilla across roughly 119° of hue. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plum Purple | #49264C | rgb(73, 38, 76) | hsl(295, 33%, 22%) | oklch(33.1% 0.078 324) | |
| Sienna | #A15143 | rgb(161, 81, 67) | hsl(9, 41%, 45%) | oklch(53.0% 0.109 31) | |
| Carrot | #D99542 | rgb(217, 149, 66) | hsl(33, 67%, 55%) | oklch(72.2% 0.127 68) | |
| Vanilla | #E6DD8C | rgb(230, 221, 140) | hsl(54, 64%, 73%) | oklch(88.7% 0.102 103) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (22% to 73%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Vanilla (#E6DD8C) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Plum Purple (#49264C) on #E6DD8C gives 9.06:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Carrot (#D99542) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Sienna (#A15143) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Plum Purple on Vanilla at 9.06:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Carrot & Sienna Whisper
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#49264C on #E6DD8C | Aa | 9.06:1 | AAA |
#49264C on #D99542 | Aa | 5:1 | AA |
#A15143 on #E6DD8C | Aa | 4:1 | AA large only |
#49264C on #A15143 | Aa | 2.27:1 | Fail |
#A15143 on #D99542 | Aa | 2.21:1 | Fail |
#D99542 on #E6DD8C | Aa | 1.81:1 | Fail |