Earthy Brass & Cocoa is a vivid dark, monochromatic color palette tagged gradient, warm, green. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Taupe down to Vanilla. 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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Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Cocoa takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 13% to 81%. Well suited to dark-mode interfaces and gaming.
- Background: Vanilla (#E0E6B8) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Taupe (#423A00) on #E0E6B8 gives 8.81:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Cocoa (#7A6700) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (4.29:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Brass (#AA9A00) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Taupe on Vanilla at 8.81:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Earthy Brass & Cocoa
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#423A00 on #E0E6B8 | Aa | 8.81:1 | AAA |
#7A6700 on #E0E6B8 | Aa | 4.29:1 | AA large only |
#423A00 on #AA9A00 | Aa | 3.99:1 | AA large only |
#AA9A00 on #E0E6B8 | Aa | 2.21:1 | Fail |
#423A00 on #7A6700 | Aa | 2.05:1 | Fail |
#7A6700 on #AA9A00 | Aa | 1.95:1 | Fail |