Chestnut & Salmon Breeze is a analogous color palette tagged boho, warm, earthy. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Cocoa, Chestnut, Mocha) give it a natural, low-tension flow. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is warm.
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Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Chestnut takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 24% to 67%. Well suited to wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Salmon (#EB8D6B) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cocoa (#7B5900) on #EB8D6B gives 2.62:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Chestnut (#A6444A) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Mocha (#967960) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Chestnut & Salmon Breeze
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: under protanopia and deuteranopia, Cocoa and Chestnut become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#7B5900 on #EB8D6B | Aa | 2.62:1 | Fail |
#A6444A on #EB8D6B | Aa | 2.41:1 | Fail |
#967960 on #EB8D6B | Aa | 1.64:1 | Fail |
#7B5900 on #967960 | Aa | 1.59:1 | Fail |
#A6444A on #967960 | Aa | 1.47:1 | Fail |
#7B5900 on #A6444A | Aa | 1.08:1 | Fail |