#B08968
#DDB892
#E6CCB2
#FFF6EA
#8A4A3CCedar
#C98C7ACamel
#E9C7B0Apricot
#F6EFE8Linen
Desert Rose is a monochromatic color palette tagged earthy, muted, warm. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Cedar down to Linen. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is warm.
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Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Apricot takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 39% to 94%. Well suited to wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Linen (#F6EFE8) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cedar (#8A4A3C) on #F6EFE8 gives 5.9:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Apricot (#E9C7B0) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Camel (#C98C7A) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Cedar on Linen at 5.9:1.
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
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#C98C7A
#E9C7B0
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#8A4A3C on #F6EFE8 | Aa | 5.9:1 | AA |
#8A4A3C on #E9C7B0 | Aa | 4.24:1 | AA large only |
#C98C7A on #F6EFE8 | Aa | 2.45:1 | Fail |
#8A4A3C on #C98C7A | Aa | 2.4:1 | Fail |
#C98C7A on #E9C7B0 | Aa | 1.76:1 | Fail |
#E9C7B0 on #F6EFE8 | Aa | 1.39:1 | Fail |
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