#994F00
#D4B800
#FFC6B7
#FFCE83
#3C0F01Espresso
#C14600Mahogany
#F98F83Tulip
#F2E1C6Pearl
Crimson Mahogany & Tulip is a vivid analogous color palette tagged sunset, warm, brown. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Espresso, Mahogany, Tulip) 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
It works because the lightness range is wide (12% to 86%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Pearl (#F2E1C6) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Espresso (#3C0F01) on #F2E1C6 gives 12.98:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Mahogany (#C14600) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (3.95:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Tulip (#F98F83) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Espresso on Pearl at 12.98:1.
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A palette preview that turns four colors into a page, so you can judge hierarchy, contrast and mood before you commit.
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#3C0F01
#C14600
#F98F83
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Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#3C0F01 on #F2E1C6 | Aa | 12.98:1 | AAA |
#3C0F01 on #F98F83 | Aa | 7.36:1 | AAA |
#C14600 on #F2E1C6 | Aa | 3.95:1 | AA large only |
#3C0F01 on #C14600 | Aa | 3.29:1 | AA large only |
#C14600 on #F98F83 | Aa | 2.24:1 | Fail |
#F98F83 on #F2E1C6 | Aa | 1.76:1 | Fail |
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