Classic Burnt Orange & Cedar is a vivid analogous color palette tagged 2026 trends, dark, warm. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Cedar, Burnt Orange, Linen) give it a natural, low-tension flow. 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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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar | #964300 | rgb(150, 67, 0) | hsl(27, 100%, 29%) | oklch(48.4% 0.129 49) | |
| Burnt Orange | #D35A00 | rgb(211, 90, 0) | hsl(26, 100%, 41%) | oklch(61.3% 0.172 46) | |
| Linen | #F8E9E9 | rgb(248, 233, 233) | hsl(0, 52%, 94%) | oklch(94.6% 0.016 17) | |
| Raisin | #1D1D1D | rgb(29, 29, 29) | hsl(0, 0%, 11%) | oklch(23.1% 0.000 0) |
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 (94% down to 11% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Linen (#F8E9E9) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Raisin (#1D1D1D) on #F8E9E9 gives 14.31:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Cedar (#964300) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (5.75:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Burnt Orange (#D35A00) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Linen on Raisin at 14.31:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Classic Burnt Orange & Cedar
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#F8E9E9 on #1D1D1D | Aa | 14.31:1 | AAA |
#964300 on #F8E9E9 | Aa | 5.75:1 | AA |
#D35A00 on #1D1D1D | Aa | 4.2:1 | AA large only |
#D35A00 on #F8E9E9 | Aa | 3.41:1 | AA large only |
#964300 on #1D1D1D | Aa | 2.49:1 | Fail |
#964300 on #D35A00 | Aa | 1.69:1 | Fail |