Horizon Ochre & Brick is a vivid analogous color palette tagged sunset, gradient, vibrant. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Brick, Ochre, Melon) give it a natural, low-tension flow. 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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Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Ochre takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 42% to 81%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Saffron (#F8C13F) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Brick (#B7426B) on #F8C13F gives 3.17:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Ochre (#D87300) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Melon (#FFAC9F) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Horizon Ochre & Brick
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 tritanopia, Melon and Saffron 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#B7426B on #F8C13F | Aa | 3.17:1 | AA large only |
#B7426B on #FFAC9F | Aa | 2.91:1 | Fail |
#D87300 on #F8C13F | Aa | 1.99:1 | Fail |
#D87300 on #FFAC9F | Aa | 1.83:1 | Fail |
#B7426B on #D87300 | Aa | 1.59:1 | Fail |
#FFAC9F on #F8C13F | Aa | 1.09:1 | Fail |