Diner Terracotta & Blush is a vivid split color palette tagged retro, warm, purple. A split scheme: Plum plays against Terracotta across roughly 76° of hue. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plum | #9F4786 | rgb(159, 71, 134) | hsl(317, 38%, 45%) | oklch(53.2% 0.140 340) | |
| Sienna | #AA5E00 | rgb(170, 94, 0) | hsl(33, 100%, 33%) | oklch(55.9% 0.131 60) | |
| Blush | #D56380 | rgb(213, 99, 128) | hsl(345, 58%, 61%) | oklch(64.6% 0.146 6) | |
| Terracotta | #EE7055 | rgb(238, 112, 85) | hsl(11, 82%, 63%) | oklch(69.0% 0.162 34) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its split hue relationship and a soft light-to-dark ladder (63% down to 33% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Terracotta (#EE7055) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Plum (#9F4786) on #EE7055 gives 1.9:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Sienna (#AA5E00) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Blush (#D56380) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Diner Terracotta & Blush
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: under tritanopia, Plum and Sienna, Blush and Terracotta become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#9F4786 on #EE7055 | Aa | 1.9:1 | Fail |
#AA5E00 on #EE7055 | Aa | 1.64:1 | Fail |
#9F4786 on #D56380 | Aa | 1.59:1 | Fail |
#AA5E00 on #D56380 | Aa | 1.37:1 | Fail |
#D56380 on #EE7055 | Aa | 1.2:1 | Fail |
#9F4786 on #AA5E00 | Aa | 1.16:1 | Fail |