Modern Tulip & Cocoa is a vivid analogous color palette tagged modern, warm, earthy. The hues stay within 37° 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.
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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 (97% down to 14% lightness). A natural fit for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Snow (#FFF7F2) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Espresso (#3B2F0D) on #FFF7F2 gives 12.41:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Tulip (#EC9388) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cocoa (#7D602F) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Espresso on Snow at 12.41:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Modern Tulip & Cocoa
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#3B2F0D on #FFF7F2 | Aa | 12.41:1 | AAA |
#3B2F0D on #EC9388 | Aa | 5.69:1 | AA |
#7D602F on #FFF7F2 | Aa | 5.53:1 | AA |
#7D602F on #EC9388 | Aa | 2.54:1 | Fail |
#3B2F0D on #7D602F | Aa | 2.24:1 | Fail |
#EC9388 on #FFF7F2 | Aa | 2.18:1 | Fail |