Clay Moss & Walnut is a split color palette tagged earthy, muted, warm. The hues span about 87°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. The overall temperature is warm.
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Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its split hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (76% down to 27% lightness). A natural fit for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Celadon (#B3D6AC) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Walnut (#673D22) on #B3D6AC gives 5.79:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Coffee (#6C5936) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (4.21:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Moss (#949761) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Walnut on Celadon at 5.79:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Clay Moss & Walnut
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#673D22 on #B3D6AC | Aa | 5.79:1 | AA |
#6C5936 on #B3D6AC | Aa | 4.21:1 | AA large only |
#673D22 on #949761 | Aa | 3.02:1 | AA large only |
#6C5936 on #949761 | Aa | 2.2:1 | Fail |
#949761 on #B3D6AC | Aa | 1.91:1 | Fail |
#673D22 on #6C5936 | Aa | 1.38:1 | Fail |