Marigold & Wine Story is a analogous color palette tagged earthy, warm, brown. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Wine, Cocoa, Mocha) give it a natural, low-tension flow. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is warm.
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Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its analogous hue relationship and a soft light-to-dark ladder (57% down to 33% lightness). A natural fit for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Marigold (#D4AA51) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Wine (#743341) on #D4AA51 gives 4.22:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Cocoa (#8E694B) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Mocha (#AE796D) 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 Marigold & Wine Story
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 deuteranopia, Cocoa and Mocha 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#743341 on #D4AA51 | Aa | 4.22:1 | AA large only |
#743341 on #AE796D | Aa | 2.51:1 | Fail |
#8E694B on #D4AA51 | Aa | 2.26:1 | Fail |
#743341 on #8E694B | Aa | 1.86:1 | Fail |
#AE796D on #D4AA51 | Aa | 1.68:1 | Fail |
#8E694B on #AE796D | Aa | 1.35:1 | Fail |