Soft Dusty Rose & Saffron is a vivid light, monochromatic color palette tagged pastel, wedding, light. All four colors sit within 21° of hue, so the scheme reads as one color explored across light and dark. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusty Rose | #F6B078 | rgb(246, 176, 120) | hsl(27, 88%, 72%) | oklch(81.1% 0.109 59) | |
| Apricot | #F0CBAA | rgb(240, 203, 170) | hsl(28, 70%, 80%) | oklch(86.6% 0.061 64) | |
| Linen | #FBEDE7 | rgb(251, 237, 231) | hsl(18, 71%, 95%) | oklch(95.6% 0.017 45) | |
| Saffron | #DAC777 | rgb(218, 199, 119) | hsl(48, 57%, 66%) | oklch(82.8% 0.103 96) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (66% to 95%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for invitations and event branding.
- Background: Linen (#FBEDE7) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Dusty Rose (#F6B078) on #FBEDE7 gives 1.61:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Apricot (#F0CBAA) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Saffron (#DAC777) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Soft Dusty Rose & Saffron
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#F6B078 on #FBEDE7 | Aa | 1.61:1 | Fail |
#FBEDE7 on #DAC777 | Aa | 1.48:1 | Fail |
#F0CBAA on #FBEDE7 | Aa | 1.33:1 | Fail |
#F6B078 on #F0CBAA | Aa | 1.21:1 | Fail |
#F0CBAA on #DAC777 | Aa | 1.11:1 | Fail |
#F6B078 on #DAC777 | Aa | 1.09:1 | Fail |