Juicy Clay & Tan is a complementary color palette tagged modern, gray, brown. Bone and Clay sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Tan takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 51% to 81%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Bone (#D9D6C4) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Clay (#C9654B) on #D9D6C4 gives 2.64:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Tan (#D9B377) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cadet (#6B9B84) 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 Juicy Clay & Tan
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 deuteranopia, Cadet and Clay 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#D9D6C4 on #C9654B | Aa | 2.64:1 | Fail |
#D9D6C4 on #6B9B84 | Aa | 2.16:1 | Fail |
#D9B377 on #C9654B | Aa | 1.96:1 | Fail |
#D9B377 on #6B9B84 | Aa | 1.6:1 | Fail |
#D9D6C4 on #D9B377 | Aa | 1.35:1 | Fail |
#6B9B84 on #C9654B | Aa | 1.22:1 | Fail |