Spiced Plum is a analogous color palette tagged autumn, warm, brown. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Espresso, Brick Red, Bronze) give it a natural, low-tension flow. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espresso | #4E1A2E | rgb(78, 26, 46) | hsl(337, 50%, 20%) | oklch(30.5% 0.081 359) | |
| Brick Red | #8E3B46 | rgb(142, 59, 70) | hsl(352, 41%, 39%) | oklch(46.7% 0.113 14) | |
| Bronze | #D48A4B | rgb(212, 138, 75) | hsl(28, 61%, 56%) | oklch(69.7% 0.120 59) | |
| Champagne | #F6E7D3 | rgb(246, 231, 211) | hsl(34, 66%, 90%) | oklch(93.5% 0.031 75) |
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 (90% down to 20% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Champagne (#F6E7D3) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Espresso (#4E1A2E) on #F6E7D3 gives 11.44:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Bronze (#D48A4B) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Brick Red (#8E3B46) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Espresso on Champagne at 11.44:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Spiced Plum
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#4E1A2E on #F6E7D3 | Aa | 11.44:1 | AAA |
#8E3B46 on #F6E7D3 | Aa | 6.04:1 | AA |
#4E1A2E on #D48A4B | Aa | 4.99:1 | AA |
#8E3B46 on #D48A4B | Aa | 2.63:1 | Fail |
#D48A4B on #F6E7D3 | Aa | 2.29:1 | Fail |
#4E1A2E on #8E3B46 | Aa | 1.9:1 | Fail |