Emerald & Sepia Sky is a vivid split color palette tagged warm, white, beige. A split scheme: Apricot plays against Sepia across roughly 104° 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linen | #FFF4E8 | rgb(255, 244, 232) | hsl(31, 100%, 95%) | oklch(97.3% 0.020 70) | |
| Apricot | #FFD3A8 | rgb(255, 211, 168) | hsl(30, 100%, 83%) | oklch(89.4% 0.075 66) | |
| Emerald | #71D27F | rgb(113, 210, 127) | hsl(129, 52%, 63%) | oklch(78.4% 0.149 147) | |
| Sepia | #6B3E1E | rgb(107, 62, 30) | hsl(25, 56%, 27%) | oklch(41.2% 0.078 54) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Apricot takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 27% to 95%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Linen (#FFF4E8) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Sepia (#6B3E1E) on #FFF4E8 gives 8.3:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Apricot (#FFD3A8) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Emerald (#71D27F) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Linen on Sepia at 8.3:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Emerald & Sepia Sky
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, Apricot and Emerald 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#FFF4E8 on #6B3E1E | Aa | 8.3:1 | AAA |
#FFD3A8 on #6B3E1E | Aa | 6.49:1 | AA |
#71D27F on #6B3E1E | Aa | 4.81:1 | AA |
#FFF4E8 on #71D27F | Aa | 1.72:1 | Fail |
#FFD3A8 on #71D27F | Aa | 1.35:1 | Fail |
#FFF4E8 on #FFD3A8 | Aa | 1.28:1 | Fail |