Mustard & Brass Field is a vivid analogous color palette tagged warm, yellow. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Brass, Mustard, Dusty Rose) 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.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow | #727C6A | rgb(114, 124, 106) | hsl(93, 8%, 45%) | oklch(57.3% 0.029 131) | |
| Brass | #A19C00 | rgb(161, 156, 0) | hsl(58, 100%, 32%) | oklch(67.5% 0.145 107) | |
| Mustard | #E3A900 | rgb(227, 169, 0) | hsl(45, 100%, 45%) | oklch(76.8% 0.158 84) | |
| Dusty Rose | #E3B692 | rgb(227, 182, 146) | hsl(27, 59%, 73%) | oklch(80.8% 0.071 60) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Brass takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 32% to 73%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Dusty Rose (#E3B692) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Shadow (#727C6A) on #E3B692 gives 2.37:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Brass (#A19C00) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Mustard (#E3A900) 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 Mustard & Brass Field
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, Brass and Mustard 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#727C6A on #E3B692 | Aa | 2.37:1 | Fail |
#727C6A on #E3A900 | Aa | 2.07:1 | Fail |
#A19C00 on #E3B692 | Aa | 1.56:1 | Fail |
#727C6A on #A19C00 | Aa | 1.51:1 | Fail |
#A19C00 on #E3A900 | Aa | 1.37:1 | Fail |
#E3A900 on #E3B692 | Aa | 1.14:1 | Fail |