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#D87300
#FFAC9F
#F8C13F
#FFECEALinen
#FFC9A5Apricot
#CEAE00Mustard
#A39858Moss
Mustard & Moss Tale is a vivid analogous color palette tagged gradient, warm, white. The hues stay within 27° 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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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linen | #FFECEA | rgb(255, 236, 234) | hsl(6, 100%, 96%) | oklch(95.8% 0.021 25) | |
| Apricot | #FFC9A5 | rgb(255, 201, 165) | hsl(24, 100%, 82%) | oklch(87.5% 0.078 55) | |
| Mustard | #CEAE00 | rgb(206, 174, 0) | hsl(51, 100%, 40%) | oklch(75.6% 0.156 96) | |
| Moss | #A39858 | rgb(163, 152, 88) | hsl(51, 30%, 49%) | oklch(67.5% 0.086 100) |
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 (96% down to 40% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Linen (#FFECEA) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Moss (#A39858) on #FFECEA gives 2.56:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Apricot (#FFC9A5) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Mustard (#CEAE00) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#FFECEA
#FFC9A5
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Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#FFECEA on #A39858 | Aa | 2.56:1 | Fail |
#FFC9A5 on #A39858 | Aa | 1.97:1 | Fail |
#FFECEA on #CEAE00 | Aa | 1.91:1 | Fail |
#FFC9A5 on #CEAE00 | Aa | 1.46:1 | Fail |
#CEAE00 on #A39858 | Aa | 1.35:1 | Fail |
#FFECEA on #FFC9A5 | Aa | 1.3:1 | Fail |
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