Earthy Mahogany & Coffee is a monochromatic color palette tagged warm, earthy, white. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Coffee 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, Mahogany takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 34% to 92%. Well suited to wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Linen (#F5EDE2) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Coffee (#74483A) on #F5EDE2 gives 6.63:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Mahogany (#CD370D) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (4.36:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Tan (#D6B893) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Linen on Coffee at 6.63:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Earthy Mahogany & Coffee
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 protanopia, Mahogany and Coffee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#F5EDE2 on #74483A | Aa | 6.63:1 | AA |
#F5EDE2 on #CD370D | Aa | 4.36:1 | AA large only |
#D6B893 on #74483A | Aa | 4.08:1 | AA large only |
#D6B893 on #CD370D | Aa | 2.68:1 | Fail |
#F5EDE2 on #D6B893 | Aa | 1.62:1 | Fail |
#CD370D on #74483A | Aa | 1.52:1 | Fail |