#52493FGraphite
#DAB086Tan
#FFD2B2Apricot
#FFF3ECLinen

Citrus Tan & Apricot color palette

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Citrus Tan & Apricot is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged muted, warm, gray. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Graphite down to Linen. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is warm.

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SwatchNameHEXRGBHSLOKLCH
Graphite#52493Frgb(82, 73, 63)hsl(32, 13%, 28%)oklch(41.1% 0.020 70)
Tan#DAB086rgb(218, 176, 134)hsl(30, 53%, 69%)oklch(78.5% 0.074 66)
Apricot#FFD2B2rgb(255, 210, 178)hsl(25, 100%, 85%)oklch(89.5% 0.066 57)
Linen#FFF3ECrgb(255, 243, 236)hsl(22, 100%, 96%)oklch(97.2% 0.016 53)

Why it works and how to use it

The palette holds together thanks to its monochromatic hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (96% down to 28% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.

  • Background: Linen (#FFF3EC) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
  • Text: Graphite (#52493F) on #FFF3EC gives 8.09:1, passing WCAG AAA.
  • Primary: Apricot (#FFD2B2) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
  • Accent: Tan (#DAB086) for highlights, badges and hover states.

2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Graphite on Linen at 8.09:1.

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Design faster with Citrus Tan & Apricot

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

#52493F
#DAB086
#FFD2B2
#FFF3EC

Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.

Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors

PairSampleRatioLevel
#52493F on #FFF3ECAa8.09:1AAA
#52493F on #FFD2B2Aa6.34:1AA
#52493F on #DAB086Aa4.42:1AA large only
#DAB086 on #FFF3ECAa1.83:1Fail
#DAB086 on #FFD2B2Aa1.43:1Fail
#FFD2B2 on #FFF3ECAa1.28:1Fail

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