Cozy Caramel & Fern is a vivid dark, analogous color palette tagged warm, brown. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Brick Red, Fern, Hazelnut) 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.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brick Red | #853C40 | rgb(133, 60, 64) | hsl(357, 38%, 38%) | oklch(45.3% 0.100 19) | |
| Fern | #686200 | rgb(104, 98, 0) | hsl(57, 100%, 20%) | oklch(48.6% 0.103 105) | |
| Hazelnut | #C68361 | rgb(198, 131, 97) | hsl(20, 47%, 58%) | oklch(67.1% 0.096 48) | |
| Caramel | #D79400 | rgb(215, 148, 0) | hsl(41, 100%, 42%) | oklch(71.5% 0.150 77) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Fern takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 20% to 58%. Well suited to dark-mode interfaces and gaming.
- Background: Caramel (#D79400) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Brick Red (#853C40) on #D79400 gives 2.99:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Fern (#686200) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Hazelnut (#C68361) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Cozy Caramel & Fern
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 and tritanopia, Brick Red and Fern 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#853C40 on #D79400 | Aa | 2.99:1 | Fail |
#853C40 on #C68361 | Aa | 2.51:1 | Fail |
#686200 on #D79400 | Aa | 2.44:1 | Fail |
#686200 on #C68361 | Aa | 2.04:1 | Fail |
#853C40 on #686200 | Aa | 1.23:1 | Fail |
#C68361 on #D79400 | Aa | 1.19:1 | Fail |