Scarlet Burnt Orange & Cedar is a vivid analogous color palette tagged luxury, dark, warm. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Espresso, Cedar, Burnt Orange) 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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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espresso | #441800 | rgb(68, 24, 0) | hsl(21, 100%, 13%) | oklch(27.3% 0.076 46) | |
| Cedar | #994617 | rgb(153, 70, 23) | hsl(22, 74%, 35%) | oklch(49.4% 0.125 46) | |
| Burnt Orange | #C4602E | rgb(196, 96, 46) | hsl(20, 62%, 47%) | oklch(60.1% 0.143 45) | |
| Bone | #E1DBC3 | rgb(225, 219, 195) | hsl(48, 33%, 82%) | oklch(89.0% 0.033 95) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Cedar takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 13% to 82%. Well suited to premium branding and packaging.
- Background: Bone (#E1DBC3) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Espresso (#441800) on #E1DBC3 gives 10.99:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Cedar (#994617) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (4.66:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Burnt Orange (#C4602E) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Espresso on Bone at 10.99:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Scarlet Burnt Orange & Cedar
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#441800 on #E1DBC3 | Aa | 10.99:1 | AAA |
#994617 on #E1DBC3 | Aa | 4.66:1 | AA |
#441800 on #C4602E | Aa | 3.68:1 | AA large only |
#C4602E on #E1DBC3 | Aa | 2.99:1 | Fail |
#441800 on #994617 | Aa | 2.36:1 | Fail |
#994617 on #C4602E | Aa | 1.56:1 | Fail |