Seventies Sun is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged retro, warm, earthy. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Cocoa down to Champagne. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon | #D96C2C | rgb(217, 108, 44) | hsl(22, 69%, 51%) | oklch(65.0% 0.156 47) | |
| Mustard | #E9B44C | rgb(233, 180, 76) | hsl(40, 78%, 61%) | oklch(80.0% 0.134 81) | |
| Cocoa | #8C5E2A | rgb(140, 94, 42) | hsl(32, 54%, 36%) | oklch(52.1% 0.090 67) | |
| Champagne | #F5E8C7 | rgb(245, 232, 199) | hsl(43, 70%, 87%) | oklch(93.3% 0.046 89) |
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 (87% down to 36% lightness). A natural fit for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Champagne (#F5E8C7) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cocoa (#8C5E2A) on #F5E8C7 gives 4.6:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Mustard (#E9B44C) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cinnamon (#D96C2C) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Cocoa on Champagne at 4.6:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Seventies Sun
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#8C5E2A on #F5E8C7 | Aa | 4.6:1 | AA |
#E9B44C on #8C5E2A | Aa | 2.96:1 | Fail |
#D96C2C on #F5E8C7 | Aa | 2.81:1 | Fail |
#D96C2C on #E9B44C | Aa | 1.81:1 | Fail |
#D96C2C on #8C5E2A | Aa | 1.64:1 | Fail |
#E9B44C on #F5E8C7 | Aa | 1.55:1 | Fail |