Cranberry & Caramel Mist is a vivid analogous color palette tagged earthy, warm, red. The hues stay within 45° of each other on the color wheel, which is why the palette feels cohesive rather than busy. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranberry | #9D181C | rgb(157, 24, 28) | hsl(358, 73%, 35%) | oklch(44.9% 0.167 26) | |
| Caramel | #C88F24 | rgb(200, 143, 36) | hsl(39, 69%, 46%) | oklch(68.9% 0.133 78) | |
| Sienna | #A45100 | rgb(164, 81, 0) | hsl(30, 100%, 32%) | oklch(52.8% 0.133 54) | |
| Mustard | #DEB959 | rgb(222, 185, 89) | hsl(43, 67%, 61%) | oklch(80.0% 0.122 88) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (32% to 61%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Mustard (#DEB959) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cranberry (#9D181C) on #DEB959 gives 4.34:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Sienna (#A45100) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Caramel (#C88F24) 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 Cranberry & Caramel Mist
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, Cranberry and Sienna 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#9D181C on #DEB959 | Aa | 4.34:1 | AA large only |
#A45100 on #DEB959 | Aa | 2.98:1 | Fail |
#9D181C on #C88F24 | Aa | 2.87:1 | Fail |
#C88F24 on #A45100 | Aa | 1.97:1 | Fail |
#C88F24 on #DEB959 | Aa | 1.51:1 | Fail |
#9D181C on #A45100 | Aa | 1.46:1 | Fail |