Champagne Saffron & Brass is a monochromatic color palette tagged warm, yellow. All four colors sit within 19° of hue, so the scheme reads as one color explored across light and dark. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saffron | #F3C35D | rgb(243, 195, 93) | hsl(41, 86%, 66%) | oklch(84.0% 0.131 84) | |
| Brass | #BD9F52 | rgb(189, 159, 82) | hsl(43, 45%, 53%) | oklch(71.4% 0.103 88) | |
| Beige | #F6F6D5 | rgb(246, 246, 213) | hsl(60, 65%, 90%) | oklch(96.5% 0.043 107) | |
| Dove Gray | #6C6861 | rgb(108, 104, 97) | hsl(38, 5%, 40%) | oklch(51.9% 0.012 82) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (40% to 90%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Beige (#F6F6D5) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Dove Gray (#6C6861) on #F6F6D5 gives 5.03:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Saffron (#F3C35D) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Brass (#BD9F52) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Beige on Dove Gray at 5.03:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Champagne Saffron & Brass
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#F6F6D5 on #6C6861 | Aa | 5.03:1 | AA |
#F3C35D on #6C6861 | Aa | 3.37:1 | AA large only |
#BD9F52 on #F6F6D5 | Aa | 2.31:1 | Fail |
#BD9F52 on #6C6861 | Aa | 2.18:1 | Fail |
#F3C35D on #BD9F52 | Aa | 1.55:1 | Fail |
#F3C35D on #F6F6D5 | Aa | 1.49:1 | Fail |