#E2D49C
#D8BA5E
#6E6348
#272622
#B17254Clay
#D1B9A0Putty
#DBBB57Mustard
#3E322BJet
Fresh Mustard & Clay is a analogous color palette tagged warm, earthy, brown. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Clay, Putty, Mustard) give it a natural, low-tension flow. 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
It works because the lightness range is wide (21% to 72%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Mustard (#DBBB57) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Jet (#3E322B) on #DBBB57 gives 6.64:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Clay (#B17254) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Putty (#D1B9A0) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Mustard on Jet at 6.64:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
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A palette preview that turns four colors into a page, so you can judge hierarchy, contrast and mood before you commit.
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#B17254
#D1B9A0
#DBBB57
#3E322B
Color-blind check: under tritanopia, Putty and Mustard 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#DBBB57 on #3E322B | Aa | 6.64:1 | AA |
#D1B9A0 on #3E322B | Aa | 6.58:1 | AA |
#B17254 on #3E322B | Aa | 3.19:1 | AA large only |
#B17254 on #DBBB57 | Aa | 2.08:1 | Fail |
#B17254 on #D1B9A0 | Aa | 2.06:1 | Fail |
#D1B9A0 on #DBBB57 | Aa | 1.01:1 | Fail |
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