Citrus Cinnamon & Dusty Rose is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged gradient, warm, earthy. All four colors sit within 0° of hue, so the scheme reads as one color explored across light and dark. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar | #8E451A | rgb(142, 69, 26) | hsl(22, 69%, 33%) | oklch(47.6% 0.113 48) | |
| Cinnamon | #DC6E2D | rgb(220, 110, 45) | hsl(22, 71%, 52%) | oklch(65.7% 0.157 48) | |
| Dusty Rose | #FFAA79 | rgb(255, 170, 121) | hsl(22, 100%, 74%) | oklch(81.1% 0.119 50) | |
| Snow | #FFF9F4 | rgb(255, 249, 244) | hsl(27, 100%, 98%) | oklch(98.5% 0.009 63) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Dusty Rose takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 33% to 98%. Well suited to wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Snow (#FFF9F4) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cedar (#8E451A) on #FFF9F4 gives 6.67:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Dusty Rose (#FFAA79) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cinnamon (#DC6E2D) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Cedar on Snow at 6.67:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Citrus Cinnamon & Dusty Rose
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#8E451A on #FFF9F4 | Aa | 6.67:1 | AA |
#8E451A on #FFAA79 | Aa | 3.74:1 | AA large only |
#DC6E2D on #FFF9F4 | Aa | 3.19:1 | AA large only |
#8E451A on #DC6E2D | Aa | 2.09:1 | Fail |
#DC6E2D on #FFAA79 | Aa | 1.79:1 | Fail |
#FFAA79 on #FFF9F4 | Aa | 1.78:1 | Fail |