Rustic Brass & Vanilla is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged warm, yellow, white. All four colors sit within 17° 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.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cocoa | #796818 | rgb(121, 104, 24) | hsl(49, 67%, 28%) | oklch(51.9% 0.097 96) | |
| Brass | #BAB246 | rgb(186, 178, 70) | hsl(56, 46%, 50%) | oklch(75.0% 0.129 105) | |
| Vanilla | #D7DF92 | rgb(215, 223, 146) | hsl(66, 55%, 72%) | oklch(88.0% 0.099 113) | |
| Buttercream | #FFF8E5 | rgb(255, 248, 229) | hsl(44, 100%, 95%) | oklch(98.0% 0.026 90) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Vanilla takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 28% to 95%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Buttercream (#FFF8E5) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cocoa (#796818) on #FFF8E5 gives 5.2:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Vanilla (#D7DF92) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Brass (#BAB246) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Cocoa on Buttercream at 5.2:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Rustic Brass & Vanilla
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#796818 on #FFF8E5 | Aa | 5.2:1 | AA |
#796818 on #D7DF92 | Aa | 3.9:1 | AA large only |
#796818 on #BAB246 | Aa | 2.51:1 | Fail |
#BAB246 on #FFF8E5 | Aa | 2.08:1 | Fail |
#BAB246 on #D7DF92 | Aa | 1.56:1 | Fail |
#D7DF92 on #FFF8E5 | Aa | 1.33:1 | Fail |