#8F5300
#C2862F
#E7E0C1
#FBF6EF
#A0431FChestnut
#D07A4CBronze
#F1DCC2Pearl
#FBF6EFSmoke
Rust & Cream is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged earthy, autumn, warm. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Chestnut down to Smoke. 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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Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Pearl takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 37% to 96%. Well suited to wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Smoke (#FBF6EF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Chestnut (#A0431F) on #FBF6EF gives 5.89:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Pearl (#F1DCC2) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Bronze (#D07A4C) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Chestnut on Smoke at 5.89:1.
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A palette preview that turns four colors into a page, so you can judge hierarchy, contrast and mood before you commit.
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#A0431F
#D07A4C
#F1DCC2
#FBF6EF
Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#A0431F on #FBF6EF | Aa | 5.89:1 | AA |
#A0431F on #F1DCC2 | Aa | 4.75:1 | AA |
#D07A4C on #FBF6EF | Aa | 2.97:1 | Fail |
#D07A4C on #F1DCC2 | Aa | 2.4:1 | Fail |
#A0431F on #D07A4C | Aa | 1.98:1 | Fail |
#F1DCC2 on #FBF6EF | Aa | 1.24:1 | Fail |
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