Clay Carrot & Clay is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged gradient, autumn, warm. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Sepia down to Snow. 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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Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (29% to 98%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Snow (#FFF9F4) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Sepia (#713F21) on #FFF9F4 gives 8.26:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Carrot (#FF954F) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Clay (#BB5F2F) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Sepia on Snow at 8.26:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Clay Carrot & 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#713F21 on #FFF9F4 | Aa | 8.26:1 | AAA |
#BB5F2F on #FFF9F4 | Aa | 4.2:1 | AA large only |
#713F21 on #FF954F | Aa | 3.97:1 | AA large only |
#FF954F on #FFF9F4 | Aa | 2.08:1 | Fail |
#BB5F2F on #FF954F | Aa | 2.02:1 | Fail |
#713F21 on #BB5F2F | Aa | 1.97:1 | Fail |