#4A0E0E
#9C3F3C
#C85956
#E8D8C4
#492228Espresso
#7A4148Brick Red
#A5505BChestnut
#E9BEC6Baby Pink
Scarlet Chestnut & Brick Red is a monochromatic color palette tagged luxury, warm, brown. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Espresso down to Baby Pink. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espresso | #492228 | rgb(73, 34, 40) | hsl(351, 36%, 21%) | oklch(30.8% 0.059 11) | |
| Brick Red | #7A4148 | rgb(122, 65, 72) | hsl(353, 30%, 37%) | oklch(44.8% 0.079 13) | |
| Chestnut | #A5505B | rgb(165, 80, 91) | hsl(352, 35%, 48%) | oklch(53.9% 0.112 14) | |
| Baby Pink | #E9BEC6 | rgb(233, 190, 198) | hsl(349, 49%, 83%) | oklch(84.1% 0.050 6) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its monochromatic hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (83% down to 21% lightness). A natural fit for premium branding and packaging.
- Background: Baby Pink (#E9BEC6) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Espresso (#492228) on #E9BEC6 gives 8.2:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Chestnut (#A5505B) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (3.24:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Brick Red (#7A4148) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Espresso on Baby Pink at 8.2:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#492228
#7A4148
#A5505B
#E9BEC6
Color-blind check: under protanopia, Brick Red and Chestnut become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#492228 on #E9BEC6 | Aa | 8.2:1 | AAA |
#7A4148 on #E9BEC6 | Aa | 4.72:1 | AA |
#A5505B on #E9BEC6 | Aa | 3.24:1 | AA large only |
#492228 on #A5505B | Aa | 2.53:1 | Fail |
#492228 on #7A4148 | Aa | 1.74:1 | Fail |
#7A4148 on #A5505B | Aa | 1.46:1 | Fail |
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