Chestnut & Blush Muse is a vivid analogous color palette tagged skin, warm, earthy. The hues stay within 67° of each other on the color wheel, which is why the palette feels cohesive rather than busy. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sepia | #683800 | rgb(104, 56, 0) | hsl(32, 100%, 20%) | oklch(39.3% 0.091 61) | |
| Chestnut | #934734 | rgb(147, 71, 52) | hsl(12, 48%, 39%) | oklch(49.0% 0.107 35) | |
| Blush | #C47281 | rgb(196, 114, 129) | hsl(349, 41%, 61%) | oklch(64.6% 0.104 9) | |
| Cotton Candy | #FFC8E8 | rgb(255, 200, 232) | hsl(325, 100%, 89%) | oklch(89.1% 0.074 343) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Chestnut takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 20% to 89%. Well suited to wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Cotton Candy (#FFC8E8) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Sepia (#683800) on #FFC8E8 gives 6.81:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Chestnut (#934734) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (4.6:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Blush (#C47281) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Sepia on Cotton Candy at 6.81:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Chestnut & Blush Muse
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#683800 on #FFC8E8 | Aa | 6.81:1 | AA |
#934734 on #FFC8E8 | Aa | 4.6:1 | AA |
#683800 on #C47281 | Aa | 2.82:1 | Fail |
#C47281 on #FFC8E8 | Aa | 2.42:1 | Fail |
#934734 on #C47281 | Aa | 1.9:1 | Fail |
#683800 on #934734 | Aa | 1.48:1 | Fail |