Coffee Camel & Cedar is a monochromatic color palette tagged coffee, dark, muted. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Espresso down to Dusty Rose. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espresso | #481800 | rgb(72, 24, 0) | hsl(20, 100%, 14%) | oklch(28.1% 0.081 44) | |
| Cedar | #8A533C | rgb(138, 83, 60) | hsl(18, 39%, 39%) | oklch(50.0% 0.082 43) | |
| Camel | #CE8E70 | rgb(206, 142, 112) | hsl(19, 49%, 62%) | oklch(70.3% 0.089 46) | |
| Dusty Rose | #DFAF96 | rgb(223, 175, 150) | hsl(21, 53%, 73%) | oklch(79.1% 0.066 49) |
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 (73% down to 14% lightness). A natural fit for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Dusty Rose (#DFAF96) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Espresso (#481800) on #DFAF96 gives 7.62:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Camel (#CE8E70) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cedar (#8A533C) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Espresso on Dusty Rose at 7.62:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Coffee Camel & 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#481800 on #DFAF96 | Aa | 7.62:1 | AAA |
#481800 on #CE8E70 | Aa | 5.5:1 | AA |
#8A533C on #DFAF96 | Aa | 3.17:1 | AA large only |
#481800 on #8A533C | Aa | 2.41:1 | Fail |
#8A533C on #CE8E70 | Aa | 2.28:1 | Fail |
#CE8E70 on #DFAF96 | Aa | 1.39:1 | Fail |