Leafy Copper & Sage is a vivid split color palette tagged nature, warm, earthy. The hues span about 70°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is warm.
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Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (20% to 85%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Apricot (#FFC5B2) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Sepia (#554910) on #FFC5B2 gives 5.92:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Copper (#A76704) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (3.03:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Sage (#A5BC85) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Sepia on Apricot at 5.92:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Leafy Copper & Sage
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, Sage and Apricot 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#554910 on #FFC5B2 | Aa | 5.92:1 | AA |
#554910 on #A5BC85 | Aa | 4.32:1 | AA large only |
#A76704 on #FFC5B2 | Aa | 3.03:1 | AA large only |
#A76704 on #A5BC85 | Aa | 2.21:1 | Fail |
#554910 on #A76704 | Aa | 1.95:1 | Fail |
#A5BC85 on #FFC5B2 | Aa | 1.37:1 | Fail |