Magenta & Copper Hour is a vivid split color palette tagged food, warm, brown. The hues span about 78°, 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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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magenta | #B40064 | rgb(180, 0, 100) | hsl(327, 100%, 35%) | oklch(50.1% 0.204 357) | |
| Copper | #A87E00 | rgb(168, 126, 0) | hsl(45, 100%, 33%) | oklch(61.7% 0.127 85) | |
| Clay | #C27067 | rgb(194, 112, 103) | hsl(6, 43%, 58%) | oklch(63.4% 0.106 27) | |
| Cantaloupe | #FFB179 | rgb(255, 177, 121) | hsl(25, 100%, 74%) | oklch(82.3% 0.116 56) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Copper takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 33% to 74%. Well suited to menus and packaging.
- Background: Cantaloupe (#FFB179) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Magenta (#B40064) on #FFB179 gives 3.78:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Copper (#A87E00) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Clay (#C27067) 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 Magenta & Copper Hour
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 and tritanopia, Copper 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#B40064 on #FFB179 | Aa | 3.78:1 | AA large only |
#A87E00 on #FFB179 | Aa | 2.09:1 | Fail |
#C27067 on #FFB179 | Aa | 2.03:1 | Fail |
#B40064 on #C27067 | Aa | 1.86:1 | Fail |
#B40064 on #A87E00 | Aa | 1.81:1 | Fail |
#A87E00 on #C27067 | Aa | 1.03:1 | Fail |