Sienna & Mandarin Story is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged earthy, warm, brown. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Sepia down to Dusty Rose. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sepia | #712F00 | rgb(113, 47, 0) | hsl(25, 100%, 22%) | oklch(39.1% 0.107 48) | |
| Sienna | #9B4B24 | rgb(155, 75, 36) | hsl(20, 62%, 37%) | oklch(50.6% 0.119 45) | |
| Mandarin | #DD8865 | rgb(221, 136, 101) | hsl(18, 64%, 63%) | oklch(70.8% 0.115 43) | |
| Dusty Rose | #E6AA93 | rgb(230, 170, 147) | hsl(17, 62%, 74%) | oklch(78.8% 0.078 42) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (22% to 74%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Dusty Rose (#E6AA93) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Sepia (#712F00) on #E6AA93 gives 5:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Mandarin (#DD8865) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Sienna (#9B4B24) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Sepia on Dusty Rose at 5:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Sienna & Mandarin Story
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#712F00 on #E6AA93 | Aa | 5:1 | AA |
#712F00 on #DD8865 | Aa | 3.69:1 | AA large only |
#9B4B24 on #E6AA93 | Aa | 3.08:1 | AA large only |
#9B4B24 on #DD8865 | Aa | 2.27:1 | Fail |
#712F00 on #9B4B24 | Aa | 1.62:1 | Fail |
#DD8865 on #E6AA93 | Aa | 1.35:1 | Fail |