Ruby Terracotta & Tan color palette
Ruby Terracotta & Tan is a complementary color palette tagged modern. Terracotta and Sage sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terracotta | #D67E6A | rgb(214, 126, 106) | hsl(11, 57%, 63%) | oklch(68.3% 0.114 34) | |
| Tan | #E6BF82 | rgb(230, 191, 130) | hsl(37, 67%, 71%) | oklch(82.5% 0.090 78) | |
| Sage | #7ABAB1 | rgb(122, 186, 177) | hsl(172, 32%, 60%) | oklch(74.3% 0.067 185) | |
| Raisin | #1B1B1D | rgb(27, 27, 29) | hsl(240, 4%, 11%) | oklch(22.3% 0.004 286) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Terracotta takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 11% to 71%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Tan (#E6BF82) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Raisin (#1B1B1D) on #E6BF82 gives 9.94:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Terracotta (#D67E6A) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Sage (#7ABAB1) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Tan on Raisin at 9.94:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Ruby Terracotta & Tan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#E6BF82 on #1B1B1D | Aa | 9.94:1 | AAA |
#7ABAB1 on #1B1B1D | Aa | 7.77:1 | AAA |
#D67E6A on #1B1B1D | Aa | 5.77:1 | AA |
#D67E6A on #E6BF82 | Aa | 1.72:1 | Fail |
#D67E6A on #7ABAB1 | Aa | 1.35:1 | Fail |
#E6BF82 on #7ABAB1 | Aa | 1.28:1 | Fail |