Sienna & Sepia Glow is a vivid analogous color palette tagged warm, earthy, brown. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Sepia, Sienna, Bone) 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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Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (19% to 93%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Linen (#F6EFE3) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Sepia (#603C00) on #F6EFE3 gives 8.57:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Sienna (#A16500) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (4.2:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Bone (#CCDFC2) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Sepia on Linen at 8.57:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Sienna & Sepia Glow
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: under protanopia and deuteranopia, Bone and Linen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#603C00 on #F6EFE3 | Aa | 8.57:1 | AAA |
#603C00 on #CCDFC2 | Aa | 6.95:1 | AA |
#A16500 on #F6EFE3 | Aa | 4.2:1 | AA large only |
#A16500 on #CCDFC2 | Aa | 3.4:1 | AA large only |
#603C00 on #A16500 | Aa | 2.04:1 | Fail |
#CCDFC2 on #F6EFE3 | Aa | 1.23:1 | Fail |