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#C9A58B
#E8D9CB
#F7F3EE
#5F553AUmber
#97875AShadow
#CEBD8FTan
#FFFAEDIvory
Grounded Shadow & Tan is a monochromatic color palette tagged muted, warm, earthy. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Umber down to Ivory. 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 (30% to 96%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Ivory (#FFFAED) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Umber (#5F553A) on #FFFAED gives 7.08:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Tan (#CEBD8F) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Shadow (#97875A) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Umber on Ivory at 7.08:1.
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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
#5F553A
#97875A
#CEBD8F
#FFFAED
Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#5F553A on #FFFAED | Aa | 7.08:1 | AAA |
#5F553A on #CEBD8F | Aa | 3.97:1 | AA large only |
#97875A on #FFFAED | Aa | 3.4:1 | AA large only |
#5F553A on #97875A | Aa | 2.08:1 | Fail |
#97875A on #CEBD8F | Aa | 1.91:1 | Fail |
#CEBD8F on #FFFAED | Aa | 1.78:1 | Fail |
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