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#DDB892
#E6CCB2
#FFF6EA
#8D5524Cedar
#C68642Bronze
#E0AC69Tan
#F1C27DApricot
Skin Tones is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged skin, warm, earthy. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Cedar down to Apricot. 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 steps are gentle (35% to 72%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Apricot (#F1C27D) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cedar (#8D5524) on #F1C27D gives 3.69:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Tan (#E0AC69) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Bronze (#C68642) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#8D5524 on #F1C27D | Aa | 3.69:1 | AA large only |
#8D5524 on #E0AC69 | Aa | 2.97:1 | Fail |
#8D5524 on #C68642 | Aa | 1.99:1 | Fail |
#C68642 on #F1C27D | Aa | 1.85:1 | Fail |
#C68642 on #E0AC69 | Aa | 1.49:1 | Fail |
#E0AC69 on #F1C27D | Aa | 1.24:1 | Fail |
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