#FF9A8B
#FFB4A2
#FFCDB2
#FFF1E6
#FFEEE5Linen
#FFCE91Apricot
#EBBE51Saffron
#BBAE8BKhaki
Saffron & Apricot Muse is a vivid light, monochromatic color palette tagged pastel, light, warm. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Khaki down to Linen. 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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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linen | #FFEEE5 | rgb(255, 238, 229) | hsl(21, 100%, 95%) | oklch(96.0% 0.022 50) | |
| Apricot | #FFCE91 | rgb(255, 206, 145) | hsl(33, 100%, 78%) | oklch(88.1% 0.095 72) | |
| Saffron | #EBBE51 | rgb(235, 190, 81) | hsl(42, 79%, 62%) | oklch(82.2% 0.135 86) | |
| Khaki | #BBAE8B | rgb(187, 174, 139) | hsl(44, 26%, 64%) | oklch(75.3% 0.050 90) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Apricot takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 62% to 95%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Linen (#FFEEE5) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Khaki (#BBAE8B) on #FFEEE5 gives 1.95:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Apricot (#FFCE91) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Saffron (#EBBE51) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#FFEEE5
#FFCE91
#EBBE51
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Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#FFEEE5 on #BBAE8B | Aa | 1.95:1 | Fail |
#FFEEE5 on #EBBE51 | Aa | 1.55:1 | Fail |
#FFCE91 on #BBAE8B | Aa | 1.52:1 | Fail |
#FFEEE5 on #FFCE91 | Aa | 1.28:1 | Fail |
#EBBE51 on #BBAE8B | Aa | 1.26:1 | Fail |
#FFCE91 on #EBBE51 | Aa | 1.21:1 | Fail |
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