#B08968
#DDB892
#E6CCB2
#FFF6EA
#844F38Cedar
#BF6E4EClay
#EFA882Dusty Rose
#FFF9F5Snow
Desert Clay & Dusty Rose is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged warm, earthy, brown. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Cedar down to Snow. 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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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar | #844F38 | rgb(132, 79, 56) | hsl(18, 40%, 37%) | oklch(48.3% 0.080 44) | |
| Clay | #BF6E4E | rgb(191, 110, 78) | hsl(17, 47%, 53%) | oklch(62.2% 0.113 42) | |
| Dusty Rose | #EFA882 | rgb(239, 168, 130) | hsl(21, 77%, 72%) | oklch(79.1% 0.099 49) | |
| Snow | #FFF9F5 | rgb(255, 249, 245) | hsl(24, 100%, 98%) | oklch(98.6% 0.008 56) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its monochromatic hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (98% down to 37% lightness). A natural fit for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Snow (#FFF9F5) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cedar (#844F38) on #FFF9F5 gives 6.37:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Dusty Rose (#EFA882) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Clay (#BF6E4E) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Cedar on Snow at 6.37:1.
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#844F38
#BF6E4E
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#844F38 on #FFF9F5 | Aa | 6.37:1 | AA |
#BF6E4E on #FFF9F5 | Aa | 3.62:1 | AA large only |
#844F38 on #EFA882 | Aa | 3.36:1 | AA large only |
#BF6E4E on #EFA882 | Aa | 1.91:1 | Fail |
#EFA882 on #FFF9F5 | Aa | 1.9:1 | Fail |
#844F38 on #BF6E4E | Aa | 1.76:1 | Fail |
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