Cozy Brass & Ochre is a vivid analogous color palette tagged autumn, warm, earthy. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Sepia, Ochre, Brass) give it a natural, low-tension flow. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is warm.
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Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its analogous hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (69% down to 20% lightness). A natural fit for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Celadon (#C6CF8F) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Sepia (#644400) on #C6CF8F gives 5.37:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Brass (#B69A00) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Ochre (#C5701B) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Sepia on Celadon at 5.37:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Cozy Brass & Ochre
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: under deuteranopia, Ochre and Brass become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#644400 on #C6CF8F | Aa | 5.37:1 | AA |
#644400 on #B69A00 | Aa | 3.21:1 | AA large only |
#644400 on #C5701B | Aa | 2.41:1 | Fail |
#C5701B on #C6CF8F | Aa | 2.23:1 | Fail |
#B69A00 on #C6CF8F | Aa | 1.67:1 | Fail |
#C5701B on #B69A00 | Aa | 1.33:1 | Fail |