#3B2C23
#86624B
#AD9878
#F5E7C6
#DCD5CEFog
#D3B4A1Dusty Rose
#B56949Clay
#583628Walnut
Clay Clay & Walnut is a monochromatic color palette tagged warm, minimal, earthy. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Walnut down to Fog. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fog | #DCD5CE | rgb(220, 213, 206) | hsl(30, 17%, 84%) | oklch(87.7% 0.012 68) | |
| Dusty Rose | #D3B4A1 | rgb(211, 180, 161) | hsl(23, 36%, 73%) | oklch(79.2% 0.045 53) | |
| Clay | #B56949 | rgb(181, 105, 73) | hsl(18, 43%, 50%) | oklch(59.9% 0.108 43) | |
| Walnut | #583628 | rgb(88, 54, 40) | hsl(18, 38%, 25%) | oklch(37.0% 0.054 43) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (25% to 84%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Fog (#DCD5CE) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Walnut (#583628) on #DCD5CE gives 7.32:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Clay (#B56949) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Dusty Rose (#D3B4A1) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Fog on Walnut at 7.32:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
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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
#DCD5CE
#D3B4A1
#B56949
#583628
Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#DCD5CE on #583628 | Aa | 7.32:1 | AAA |
#D3B4A1 on #583628 | Aa | 5.48:1 | AA |
#DCD5CE on #B56949 | Aa | 2.84:1 | Fail |
#B56949 on #583628 | Aa | 2.58:1 | Fail |
#D3B4A1 on #B56949 | Aa | 2.13:1 | Fail |
#DCD5CE on #D3B4A1 | Aa | 1.34:1 | Fail |
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