Spiced Chai is a vivid analogous color palette tagged warm, earthy. The hues stay within 26° of each other on the color wheel, which is why the palette feels cohesive rather than busy. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brick Red | #7C3A2D | rgb(124, 58, 45) | hsl(10, 47%, 33%) | oklch(43.2% 0.095 33) | |
| Clay | #C4633A | rgb(196, 99, 58) | hsl(18, 54%, 50%) | oklch(60.7% 0.136 43) | |
| Marigold | #E9A05F | rgb(233, 160, 95) | hsl(28, 76%, 64%) | oklch(76.4% 0.119 61) | |
| Champagne | #F8E7CE | rgb(248, 231, 206) | hsl(36, 75%, 89%) | oklch(93.5% 0.038 78) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its analogous hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (89% down to 33% lightness). A natural fit for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Champagne (#F8E7CE) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Brick Red (#7C3A2D) on #F8E7CE gives 6.92:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Marigold (#E9A05F) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Clay (#C4633A) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Brick Red on Champagne at 6.92:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Spiced Chai
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#7C3A2D on #F8E7CE | Aa | 6.92:1 | AA |
#7C3A2D on #E9A05F | Aa | 3.86:1 | AA large only |
#C4633A on #F8E7CE | Aa | 3.33:1 | AA large only |
#7C3A2D on #C4633A | Aa | 2.08:1 | Fail |
#C4633A on #E9A05F | Aa | 1.86:1 | Fail |
#E9A05F on #F8E7CE | Aa | 1.79:1 | Fail |