Citrus Rust & Clay is a analogous color palette tagged warm, earthy, brown. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Rust, Clay, Sand) 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
The palette holds together thanks to its analogous hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (83% down to 32% lightness). A natural fit for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Bone (#DEDBC8) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Rust (#A53500) on #DEDBC8 gives 4.85:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Clay (#CB674D) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Sand (#D2AD71) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Rust on Bone at 4.85:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Citrus Rust & Clay
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#A53500 on #DEDBC8 | Aa | 4.85:1 | AA |
#A53500 on #D2AD71 | Aa | 3.2:1 | AA large only |
#CB674D on #DEDBC8 | Aa | 2.7:1 | Fail |
#A53500 on #CB674D | Aa | 1.8:1 | Fail |
#CB674D on #D2AD71 | Aa | 1.78:1 | Fail |
#D2AD71 on #DEDBC8 | Aa | 1.51:1 | Fail |