#A17669
#B1809F
#BE8A57
#EEA1AD
#DF9BABLilac
#C98193Terracotta
#AC697EClay
#8B5366Chestnut
Grounded Terracotta & Clay is a monochromatic color palette tagged muted, warm, pink. All four colors sit within 6° of hue, so the scheme reads as one color explored across light and dark. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilac | #DF9BAB | rgb(223, 155, 171) | hsl(346, 52%, 74%) | oklch(76.0% 0.084 4) | |
| Terracotta | #C98193 | rgb(201, 129, 147) | hsl(345, 40%, 65%) | oklch(68.3% 0.091 4) | |
| Clay | #AC697E | rgb(172, 105, 126) | hsl(341, 29%, 54%) | oklch(60.0% 0.089 360) | |
| Chestnut | #8B5366 | rgb(139, 83, 102) | hsl(340, 25%, 44%) | oklch(51.2% 0.078 358) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Terracotta takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 44% to 74%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Lilac (#DF9BAB) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Chestnut (#8B5366) on #DF9BAB gives 2.67:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Terracotta (#C98193) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Clay (#AC697E) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#DF9BAB
#C98193
#AC697E
#8B5366
Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#DF9BAB on #8B5366 | Aa | 2.67:1 | Fail |
#C98193 on #8B5366 | Aa | 2:1 | Fail |
#DF9BAB on #AC697E | Aa | 1.85:1 | Fail |
#AC697E on #8B5366 | Aa | 1.44:1 | Fail |
#C98193 on #AC697E | Aa | 1.39:1 | Fail |
#DF9BAB on #C98193 | Aa | 1.34:1 | Fail |
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