Regal Citrine & Brass is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged gold, warm, yellow. All four colors sit within 9° of hue, so the scheme reads as one color explored across light and dark. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olive | #A18500 | rgb(161, 133, 0) | hsl(50, 100%, 32%) | oklch(62.4% 0.128 94) | |
| Brass | #B39C00 | rgb(179, 156, 0) | hsl(52, 100%, 35%) | oklch(69.2% 0.143 99) | |
| Citrine | #EED000 | rgb(238, 208, 0) | hsl(52, 100%, 47%) | oklch(85.7% 0.177 99) | |
| Buttercream | #FFF3D4 | rgb(255, 243, 212) | hsl(43, 100%, 92%) | oklch(96.6% 0.042 89) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its monochromatic hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (92% down to 32% lightness). A natural fit for premium branding and packaging.
- Background: Buttercream (#FFF3D4) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Olive (#A18500) on #FFF3D4 gives 3.24:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Brass (#B39C00) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Citrine (#EED000) 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 Regal Citrine & Brass
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#A18500 on #FFF3D4 | Aa | 3.24:1 | AA large only |
#B39C00 on #FFF3D4 | Aa | 2.48:1 | Fail |
#A18500 on #EED000 | Aa | 2.33:1 | Fail |
#B39C00 on #EED000 | Aa | 1.78:1 | Fail |
#EED000 on #FFF3D4 | Aa | 1.39:1 | Fail |
#A18500 on #B39C00 | Aa | 1.31:1 | Fail |