Mahogany & Brick Red Glow is a vivid analogous color palette tagged vibrant, warm, brown. The hues stay within 63° of each other on the color wheel, which is why the palette feels cohesive rather than busy. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chocolate | #804300 | rgb(128, 67, 0) | hsl(31, 100%, 25%) | oklch(45.0% 0.108 58) | |
| Brick Red | #9C0E59 | rgb(156, 14, 89) | hsl(328, 84%, 33%) | oklch(45.6% 0.179 357) | |
| Mahogany | #C23B00 | rgb(194, 59, 0) | hsl(18, 100%, 38%) | oklch(54.6% 0.180 38) | |
| Melon | #FFA9AC | rgb(255, 169, 172) | hsl(358, 100%, 83%) | oklch(82.0% 0.102 17) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its analogous hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (83% down to 25% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Melon (#FFA9AC) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Brick Red (#9C0E59) on #FFA9AC gives 4.4:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Chocolate (#804300) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (4.24:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Mahogany (#C23B00) 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 Mahogany & Brick Red Glow
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 and tritanopia, Chocolate and Mahogany 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#9C0E59 on #FFA9AC | Aa | 4.4:1 | AA large only |
#804300 on #FFA9AC | Aa | 4.24:1 | AA large only |
#C23B00 on #FFA9AC | Aa | 2.94:1 | Fail |
#9C0E59 on #C23B00 | Aa | 1.5:1 | Fail |
#804300 on #C23B00 | Aa | 1.44:1 | Fail |
#804300 on #9C0E59 | Aa | 1.04:1 | Fail |