#B22B34
#F2C14E
#2E9CA6
#F4EBD9
#A73F00Rust
#D5CE56Citrine
#3D97B7Blue Gray
#F4EBD9Eggshell
Scarlet Rust & Citrine is a vivid complementary color palette tagged retro, yellow, white. Rust and Eggshell sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rust | #A73F00 | rgb(167, 63, 0) | hsl(23, 100%, 33%) | oklch(50.5% 0.150 43) | |
| Citrine | #D5CE56 | rgb(213, 206, 86) | hsl(57, 60%, 59%) | oklch(83.4% 0.141 106) | |
| Blue Gray | #3D97B7 | rgb(61, 151, 183) | hsl(196, 50%, 48%) | oklch(63.6% 0.097 225) | |
| Eggshell | #F4EBD9 | rgb(244, 235, 217) | hsl(40, 55%, 90%) | oklch(94.2% 0.026 85) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (33% to 90%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Eggshell (#F4EBD9) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Rust (#A73F00) on #F4EBD9 gives 5.29:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Citrine (#D5CE56) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Blue Gray (#3D97B7) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Rust on Eggshell at 5.29:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
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A palette preview that turns four colors into a page, so you can judge hierarchy, contrast and mood before you commit.
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#A73F00 on #F4EBD9 | Aa | 5.29:1 | AA |
#A73F00 on #D5CE56 | Aa | 3.81:1 | AA large only |
#3D97B7 on #F4EBD9 | Aa | 2.81:1 | Fail |
#D5CE56 on #3D97B7 | Aa | 2.03:1 | Fail |
#A73F00 on #3D97B7 | Aa | 1.88:1 | Fail |
#D5CE56 on #F4EBD9 | Aa | 1.39:1 | Fail |
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