Rosy Chestnut & Terracotta is a monochromatic color palette tagged muted, warm, romantic. All four colors sit within 19° of hue, so the scheme reads as one color explored across light and dark. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut | #99535E | rgb(153, 83, 94) | hsl(351, 30%, 46%) | oklch(52.8% 0.093 11) | |
| Terracotta | #CB858B | rgb(203, 133, 139) | hsl(355, 40%, 66%) | oklch(69.0% 0.087 14) | |
| Dusty Rose | #D5AAAB | rgb(213, 170, 171) | hsl(359, 34%, 75%) | oklch(77.7% 0.051 17) | |
| Bone | #E5DBD9 | rgb(229, 219, 217) | hsl(10, 19%, 87%) | oklch(89.9% 0.011 31) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its monochromatic hue relationship and a soft light-to-dark ladder (87% down to 46% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Bone (#E5DBD9) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Chestnut (#99535E) on #E5DBD9 gives 4.12:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Terracotta (#CB858B) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Dusty Rose (#D5AAAB) 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 Rosy Chestnut & Terracotta
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#99535E on #E5DBD9 | Aa | 4.12:1 | AA large only |
#99535E on #D5AAAB | Aa | 2.71:1 | Fail |
#CB858B on #E5DBD9 | Aa | 2.13:1 | Fail |
#99535E on #CB858B | Aa | 1.94:1 | Fail |
#D5AAAB on #E5DBD9 | Aa | 1.52:1 | Fail |
#CB858B on #D5AAAB | Aa | 1.4:1 | Fail |