#A0431F
#D07A4C
#F1DCC2
#FBF6EF
#59403CWalnut
#A56B3BClay
#FFC578Saffron
#FFFAEDIvory
Saffron & Clay Shore is a vivid analogous color palette tagged autumn, warm, brown. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Walnut, Clay, Saffron) give it a natural, low-tension flow. 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
The palette holds together thanks to its analogous hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (96% down to 29% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Ivory (#FFFAED) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Walnut (#59403C) on #FFFAED gives 9.06:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Saffron (#FFC578) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Clay (#A56B3B) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Walnut on Ivory at 9.06:1.
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#59403C
#A56B3B
#FFC578
#FFFAED
Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#59403C on #FFFAED | Aa | 9.06:1 | AAA |
#59403C on #FFC578 | Aa | 6.08:1 | AA |
#A56B3B on #FFFAED | Aa | 4.23:1 | AA large only |
#A56B3B on #FFC578 | Aa | 2.83:1 | Fail |
#59403C on #A56B3B | Aa | 2.14:1 | Fail |
#FFC578 on #FFFAED | Aa | 1.49:1 | Fail |
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