Maple Walk is a vivid analogous color palette tagged warm, earthy. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Wine, Rust, Honey) give it a natural, low-tension flow. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. 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 (27% to 86%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Bisque (#F4E3C1) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Wine (#6A2E1F) on #F4E3C1 gives 8.21:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Honey (#E29A3B) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Rust (#B4472E) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Wine on Bisque at 8.21:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Maple Walk
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#6A2E1F on #F4E3C1 | Aa | 8.21:1 | AAA |
#6A2E1F on #E29A3B | Aa | 4.41:1 | AA large only |
#B4472E on #F4E3C1 | Aa | 4.28:1 | AA large only |
#B4472E on #E29A3B | Aa | 2.3:1 | Fail |
#6A2E1F on #B4472E | Aa | 1.92:1 | Fail |
#E29A3B on #F4E3C1 | Aa | 1.86:1 | Fail |