Lemon Caramel & Obsidian is a dark, neutral-based color palette tagged dark, minimal, black. Built almost entirely from neutrals, with Caramel (#CC9600) as the single point of color. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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Why it works and how to use it
Two of the four colors are near-neutral, which leaves room for Caramel to lead. Lightness runs from 3% to 84%. Well suited to dark-mode interfaces and gaming.
- Background: Fog (#D0D7DD) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Obsidian (#04070D) on #D0D7DD gives 13.87:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Caramel (#CC9600) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Onyx (#343A41) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Obsidian on Fog at 13.87:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Lemon Caramel & Obsidian
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: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#04070D on #D0D7DD | Aa | 13.87:1 | AAA |
#343A41 on #D0D7DD | Aa | 7.9:1 | AAA |
#04070D on #CC9600 | Aa | 7.62:1 | AAA |
#343A41 on #CC9600 | Aa | 4.34:1 | AA large only |
#CC9600 on #D0D7DD | Aa | 1.82:1 | Fail |
#04070D on #343A41 | Aa | 1.75:1 | Fail |