#FFAEA7
#1E1913
#6E5A48
#EEEEEE
#D9BC7ATan
#FCF9ECIvory
#253C57Charcoal
#03080EObsidian
Cheerful Tan & Charcoal is a complementary color palette tagged dark, muted, minimal. Tan and Charcoal 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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Why it works and how to use it
Two of the four colors are near-neutral, which leaves room for Tan to lead. Lightness runs from 3% to 96%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Ivory (#FCF9EC) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Obsidian (#03080E) on #FCF9EC gives 19.04:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Tan (#D9BC7A) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Charcoal (#253C57) for highlights, badges and hover states.
4 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Ivory on Obsidian at 19.04:1.
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#D9BC7A
#FCF9EC
#253C57
#03080E
Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#FCF9EC on #03080E | Aa | 19.04:1 | AAA |
#D9BC7A on #03080E | Aa | 10.93:1 | AAA |
#FCF9EC on #253C57 | Aa | 10.68:1 | AAA |
#D9BC7A on #253C57 | Aa | 6.13:1 | AA |
#253C57 on #03080E | Aa | 1.78:1 | Fail |
#D9BC7A on #FCF9EC | Aa | 1.74:1 | Fail |
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