Citrus Putty & Heather is a split color palette tagged muted, minimal, beige. A split scheme: Putty plays against Fog across roughly 127° of hue. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Putty takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 23% to 82%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Fog (#C5DBCE) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Jet (#383241) on #C5DBCE gives 8.47:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Putty (#E8C19B) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Heather (#BFABD1) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Fog on Jet at 8.47:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Citrus Putty & Heather
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, Putty and Fog 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#C5DBCE on #383241 | Aa | 8.47:1 | AAA |
#E8C19B on #383241 | Aa | 7.37:1 | AAA |
#BFABD1 on #383241 | Aa | 5.86:1 | AA |
#BFABD1 on #C5DBCE | Aa | 1.45:1 | Fail |
#E8C19B on #BFABD1 | Aa | 1.26:1 | Fail |
#E8C19B on #C5DBCE | Aa | 1.15:1 | Fail |