#826251Cocoa
#C88E73Camel
#FFC19DMelon
#FFEAD9Papaya

Clay Melon & Camel color palette

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Clay Melon & Camel is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged gradient, autumn, muted. All four colors sit within 8° of hue, so the scheme reads as one color explored across light and dark. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is warm.

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SwatchNameHEXRGBHSLOKLCH
Cocoa#826251rgb(130, 98, 81)hsl(21, 23%, 41%)oklch(52.4% 0.049 49)
Camel#C88E73rgb(200, 142, 115)hsl(19, 44%, 62%)oklch(69.7% 0.081 46)
Melon#FFC19Drgb(255, 193, 157)hsl(22, 100%, 81%)oklch(85.9% 0.086 51)
Papaya#FFEAD9rgb(255, 234, 217)hsl(27, 100%, 93%)oklch(94.9% 0.032 61)

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 (93% down to 41% lightness). A natural fit for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.

  • Background: Papaya (#FFEAD9) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
  • Text: Cocoa (#826251) on #FFEAD9 gives 4.72:1, passing WCAG AA.
  • Primary: Melon (#FFC19D) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
  • Accent: Camel (#C88E73) for highlights, badges and hover states.

1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Cocoa on Papaya at 4.72:1.

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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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Color blindness simulation

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#C88E73
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Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.

Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors

PairSampleRatioLevel
#826251 on #FFEAD9Aa4.72:1AA
#826251 on #FFC19DAa3.5:1AA large only
#C88E73 on #FFEAD9Aa2.38:1Fail
#826251 on #C88E73Aa1.98:1Fail
#C88E73 on #FFC19DAa1.77:1Fail
#FFC19D on #FFEAD9Aa1.35:1Fail

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