What are the hex codes in the Desert Dusk palette?

The Desert Dusk color palette consists of Umber #5C4B51, Ash #8CBEB2, Peach #F2EBBF, Cantaloupe #F3B562.

How should I use the Desert Dusk palette on a website?

Use Peach #F2EBBF as the background, Umber #5C4B51 for text, Cantaloupe #F3B562 for buttons and links, and Ash #8CBEB2 for accents. 1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Umber on Peach at 6.75:1.

Which colors in Desert Dusk have enough contrast for text?

The highest-contrast pair is #5C4B51 on #F2EBBF with a ratio of 6.75:1, which passes WCAG AA for normal text.

#5C4B51Umber

#8CBEB2Ash

#F2EBBFPeach

#F3B562Cantaloupe

Desert Dusk color palette

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Name	HEX	RGB	HSL	OKLCH
Umber	`#5C4B51`	`rgb(92, 75, 81)`	`hsl(339, 10%, 33%)`	`oklch(43.2% 0.025 355)`
Ash	`#8CBEB2`	`rgb(140, 190, 178)`	`hsl(166, 28%, 65%)`	`oklch(76.3% 0.055 178)`
Peach	`#F2EBBF`	`rgb(242, 235, 191)`	`hsl(52, 66%, 85%)`	`oklch(93.5% 0.058 100)`
Cantaloupe	`#F3B562`	`rgb(243, 181, 98)`	`hsl(34, 86%, 67%)`	`oklch(81.4% 0.123 73)`

Why it works and how to use it

Desert Dusk is a complementary color palette tagged boho, minimal, gray. Near-complementary hues (about 132° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.

The palette holds together thanks to its complementary hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (85% down to 33% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.

Background: Peach (#F2EBBF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
Text: Umber (#5C4B51) on #F2EBBF gives 6.75:1, passing WCAG AA.
Primary: Cantaloupe (#F3B562) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
Accent: Ash (#8CBEB2) for highlights, badges and hover states.

1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Umber on Peach at 6.75:1.

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Color blindness simulation

#5C4B51

#8CBEB2

#F2EBBF

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Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.

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Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors

Pair	Sample	Ratio	Level
`#5C4B51` on `#F2EBBF`	Aa	6.75:1	AA
`#5C4B51` on `#F3B562`	Aa	4.49:1	AA large only
`#5C4B51` on `#8CBEB2`	Aa	3.92:1	AA large only
`#8CBEB2` on `#F2EBBF`	Aa	1.72:1	Fail
`#F2EBBF` on `#F3B562`	Aa	1.5:1	Fail
`#8CBEB2` on `#F3B562`	Aa	1.15:1	Fail

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