Hearth is a monochromatic color palette tagged winter, dark, minimal. All four colors sit within 24° 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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Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Paprika takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 17% to 94%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Linen (#F4EFEA) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Gunmetal (#2B2B2B) on #F4EFEA gives 12.39:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Paprika (#C0392B) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (4.76:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Coffee (#6B4E3D) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Gunmetal on Linen at 12.39:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Hearth
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, Coffee and Paprika 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#2B2B2B on #F4EFEA | Aa | 12.39:1 | AAA |
#6B4E3D on #F4EFEA | Aa | 6.61:1 | AA |
#C0392B on #F4EFEA | Aa | 4.76:1 | AA |
#2B2B2B on #C0392B | Aa | 2.6:1 | Fail |
#2B2B2B on #6B4E3D | Aa | 1.88:1 | Fail |
#6B4E3D on #C0392B | Aa | 1.39:1 | Fail |