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Why it works and how to use it
Copper & Sand Hour is a complementary color palette tagged modern, brown, beige. Near-complementary hues (about 141° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is warm.
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (33% to 63%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Sand (#BDC281) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Eggplant (#5C4365) on #BDC281 gives 4.58:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Copper (#A87533) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cocoa (#7F5558) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Eggplant on Sand at 4.58:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Copper & Sand Hour
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.
Palette card

Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#5C4365 on #BDC281 | Aa | 4.58:1 | AA |
#7F5558 on #BDC281 | Aa | 3.35:1 | AA large only |
#5C4365 on #A87533 | Aa | 2.15:1 | Fail |
#A87533 on #BDC281 | Aa | 2.13:1 | Fail |
#7F5558 on #A87533 | Aa | 1.57:1 | Fail |
#5C4365 on #7F5558 | Aa | 1.37:1 | Fail |