#B08968
#DDB892
#E6CCB2
#FFF6EA
#8B5E1ECocoa
#D9A441Marigold
#F3D48AVanilla
#FFF8E5Buttercream
Honey Toast is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged warm, earthy, brown. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Cocoa down to Buttercream. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cocoa | #8B5E1E | rgb(139, 94, 30) | hsl(35, 64%, 33%) | oklch(51.9% 0.097 71) | |
| Marigold | #D9A441 | rgb(217, 164, 65) | hsl(39, 67%, 55%) | oklch(75.1% 0.130 80) | |
| Vanilla | #F3D48A | rgb(243, 212, 138) | hsl(42, 81%, 75%) | oklch(88.0% 0.099 88) | |
| Buttercream | #FFF8E5 | rgb(255, 248, 229) | hsl(44, 100%, 95%) | oklch(98.0% 0.026 90) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Vanilla takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 33% to 95%. Well suited to wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Buttercream (#FFF8E5) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cocoa (#8B5E1E) on #FFF8E5 gives 5.33:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Vanilla (#F3D48A) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Marigold (#D9A441) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Cocoa on Buttercream at 5.33:1.
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#8B5E1E
#D9A441
#F3D48A
#FFF8E5
Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#8B5E1E on #FFF8E5 | Aa | 5.33:1 | AA |
#8B5E1E on #F3D48A | Aa | 3.93:1 | AA large only |
#8B5E1E on #D9A441 | Aa | 2.51:1 | Fail |
#D9A441 on #FFF8E5 | Aa | 2.12:1 | Fail |
#D9A441 on #F3D48A | Aa | 1.56:1 | Fail |
#F3D48A on #FFF8E5 | Aa | 1.36:1 | Fail |
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