Crisp Terracotta & Raisin is a muted complementary color palette tagged dark, modern, minimal. Raisin and Terracotta sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. Every color is softened, so it works well as a background system for text-heavy layouts. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raisin | #222831 | rgb(34, 40, 49) | hsl(216, 18%, 16%) | oklch(27.5% 0.019 258) | |
| Storm | #575D65 | rgb(87, 93, 101) | hsl(214, 7%, 37%) | oklch(47.6% 0.015 256) | |
| Terracotta | #D67A79 | rgb(214, 122, 121) | hsl(1, 53%, 66%) | oklch(68.0% 0.115 21) | |
| Frost | #EEEEEE | rgb(238, 238, 238) | hsl(0, 0%, 93%) | oklch(94.9% 0.000 0) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (16% to 93%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Frost (#EEEEEE) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Raisin (#222831) on #EEEEEE gives 12.78:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Terracotta (#D67A79) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Storm (#575D65) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Raisin on Frost at 12.78:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Crisp Terracotta & Raisin
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.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#222831 on #EEEEEE | Aa | 12.78:1 | AAA |
#575D65 on #EEEEEE | Aa | 5.73:1 | AA |
#222831 on #D67A79 | Aa | 4.89:1 | AA |
#D67A79 on #EEEEEE | Aa | 2.62:1 | Fail |
#222831 on #575D65 | Aa | 2.23:1 | Fail |
#575D65 on #D67A79 | Aa | 2.19:1 | Fail |