Skin Tone Mahogany & Coral is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged skin, warm, beige. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Chocolate down to Melon. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melon | #FFC2A7 | rgb(255, 194, 167) | hsl(18, 100%, 83%) | oklch(86.3% 0.079 45) | |
| Coral | #F78F5E | rgb(247, 143, 94) | hsl(19, 91%, 67%) | oklch(75.1% 0.142 45) | |
| Mahogany | #BF4C22 | rgb(191, 76, 34) | hsl(16, 70%, 44%) | oklch(56.4% 0.158 39) | |
| Chocolate | #7A3216 | rgb(122, 50, 22) | hsl(17, 69%, 28%) | oklch(41.3% 0.108 40) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Coral takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 28% to 83%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Melon (#FFC2A7) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Chocolate (#7A3216) on #FFC2A7 gives 5.89:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Coral (#F78F5E) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Mahogany (#BF4C22) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Melon on Chocolate at 5.89:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Skin Tone Mahogany & Coral
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#FFC2A7 on #7A3216 | Aa | 5.89:1 | AA |
#F78F5E on #7A3216 | Aa | 3.94:1 | AA large only |
#FFC2A7 on #BF4C22 | Aa | 3.17:1 | AA large only |
#F78F5E on #BF4C22 | Aa | 2.12:1 | Fail |
#BF4C22 on #7A3216 | Aa | 1.86:1 | Fail |
#FFC2A7 on #F78F5E | Aa | 1.5:1 | Fail |