Rustic Terracotta & Chestnut is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged gradient, autumn, warm. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Rosewood down to Peach Puff. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosewood | #5D2521 | rgb(93, 37, 33) | hsl(4, 48%, 25%) | oklch(34.5% 0.083 26) | |
| Chestnut | #A74242 | rgb(167, 66, 66) | hsl(0, 43%, 46%) | oklch(51.6% 0.134 23) | |
| Terracotta | #E76E5F | rgb(231, 110, 95) | hsl(7, 74%, 64%) | oklch(67.9% 0.153 29) | |
| Peach Puff | #FFD7C9 | rgb(255, 215, 201) | hsl(16, 100%, 89%) | oklch(90.9% 0.049 40) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Terracotta takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 25% to 89%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Peach Puff (#FFD7C9) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Rosewood (#5D2521) on #FFD7C9 gives 9.03:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Terracotta (#E76E5F) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Chestnut (#A74242) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Rosewood on Peach Puff at 9.03:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Rustic Terracotta & Chestnut
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#5D2521 on #FFD7C9 | Aa | 9.03:1 | AAA |
#A74242 on #FFD7C9 | Aa | 4.52:1 | AA |
#5D2521 on #E76E5F | Aa | 3.88:1 | AA large only |
#E76E5F on #FFD7C9 | Aa | 2.33:1 | Fail |
#5D2521 on #A74242 | Aa | 2:1 | Fail |
#A74242 on #E76E5F | Aa | 1.94:1 | Fail |