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#9F5900
#F68357
#FBBA36
#994F00Sienna
#D4B800Mustard
#FFC6B7Apricot
#FFCE83Apricot
Mustard & Sienna Path is a vivid analogous color palette tagged sunset, gradient, warm. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Sienna, Mustard, Apricot) 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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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sienna | #994F00 | rgb(153, 79, 0) | hsl(31, 100%, 30%) | oklch(50.8% 0.124 56) | |
| Mustard | #D4B800 | rgb(212, 184, 0) | hsl(52, 100%, 42%) | oklch(78.3% 0.162 98) | |
| Apricot | #FFC6B7 | rgb(255, 198, 183) | hsl(13, 100%, 86%) | oklch(87.3% 0.069 35) | |
| Apricot | #FFCE83 | rgb(255, 206, 131) | hsl(36, 100%, 76%) | oklch(87.8% 0.108 77) |
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 (86% down to 30% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Apricot (#FFCE83) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Sienna (#994F00) on #FFCE83 gives 4.15:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Mustard (#D4B800) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Apricot (#FFC6B7) 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
#994F00
#D4B800
#FFC6B7
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Color-blind check: under tritanopia, Mustard and Apricot, Mustard and Apricot 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#994F00 on #FFCE83 | Aa | 4.15:1 | AA large only |
#994F00 on #FFC6B7 | Aa | 4.04:1 | AA large only |
#994F00 on #D4B800 | Aa | 3.07:1 | AA large only |
#D4B800 on #FFCE83 | Aa | 1.35:1 | Fail |
#D4B800 on #FFC6B7 | Aa | 1.32:1 | Fail |
#FFC6B7 on #FFCE83 | Aa | 1.03:1 | Fail |
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