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#6B5D4F
#C9B79C
#F4EFE6
#92433EChestnut
#F1EDE9Linen
#D1C4B9Putty
#1A1A1ALicorice
Chestnut & Putty Vibe is a muted analogous color palette tagged 2026 trends, dark, minimal. The hues stay within 26° of each other on the color wheel, which is why the palette feels cohesive rather than busy. Every color is softened, so it works well as a background system for text-heavy layouts. The overall temperature is warm.
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Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its analogous hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (93% down to 10% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Linen (#F1EDE9) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Licorice (#1A1A1A) on #F1EDE9 gives 14.94:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Chestnut (#92433E) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (5.83:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Putty (#D1C4B9) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Linen on Licorice at 14.94:1.
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A palette preview that turns four colors into a page, so you can judge hierarchy, contrast and mood before you commit.
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#92433E
#F1EDE9
#D1C4B9
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Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#F1EDE9 on #1A1A1A | Aa | 14.94:1 | AAA |
#D1C4B9 on #1A1A1A | Aa | 10.2:1 | AAA |
#92433E on #F1EDE9 | Aa | 5.83:1 | AA |
#92433E on #D1C4B9 | Aa | 3.98:1 | AA large only |
#92433E on #1A1A1A | Aa | 2.56:1 | Fail |
#F1EDE9 on #D1C4B9 | Aa | 1.46:1 | Fail |
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