Studio Dusty Rose & Walnut is a monochromatic color palette tagged muted, warm, earthy. All four colors sit within 6° of hue, so the scheme reads as one color explored across light and dark. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bone | #E3D7D1 | rgb(227, 215, 209) | hsl(20, 24%, 85%) | oklch(88.7% 0.016 49) | |
| Dusty Rose | #E4B9A5 | rgb(228, 185, 165) | hsl(19, 54%, 77%) | oklch(81.9% 0.057 46) | |
| Dusty Rose | #E69C85 | rgb(230, 156, 133) | hsl(14, 66%, 71%) | oklch(76.0% 0.095 38) | |
| Walnut | #5A3E35 | rgb(90, 62, 53) | hsl(15, 26%, 28%) | oklch(39.3% 0.042 39) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its monochromatic hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (85% down to 28% lightness). A natural fit for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Bone (#E3D7D1) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Walnut (#5A3E35) on #E3D7D1 gives 6.85:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Dusty Rose (#E69C85) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Dusty Rose (#E4B9A5) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Bone on Walnut at 6.85:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Studio Dusty Rose & Walnut
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: under deuteranopia, Bone and Dusty Rose become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#E3D7D1 on #5A3E35 | Aa | 6.85:1 | AA |
#E4B9A5 on #5A3E35 | Aa | 5.42:1 | AA |
#E69C85 on #5A3E35 | Aa | 4.35:1 | AA large only |
#E3D7D1 on #E69C85 | Aa | 1.58:1 | Fail |
#E3D7D1 on #E4B9A5 | Aa | 1.27:1 | Fail |
#E4B9A5 on #E69C85 | Aa | 1.25:1 | Fail |