Sunny Chestnut & Mushroom is a analogous color palette tagged modern, brown, gray. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Chestnut, Mushroom) give it a natural, low-tension flow. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut | #9C3E4A | rgb(156, 62, 74) | hsl(352, 43%, 43%) | oklch(49.5% 0.126 15) | |
| Dove Gray | #746764 | rgb(116, 103, 100) | hsl(11, 7%, 42%) | oklch(52.5% 0.017 33) | |
| Mushroom | #CDAF9D | rgb(205, 175, 157) | hsl(22, 32%, 71%) | oklch(77.5% 0.043 53) | |
| Petal | #FFE4ED | rgb(255, 228, 237) | hsl(340, 100%, 95%) | oklch(94.3% 0.032 356) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (42% to 95%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Petal (#FFE4ED) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Chestnut (#9C3E4A) on #FFE4ED gives 5.49:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Mushroom (#CDAF9D) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Dove Gray (#746764) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Chestnut on Petal at 5.49:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Sunny Chestnut & Mushroom
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, Chestnut and Dove Gray 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#9C3E4A on #FFE4ED | Aa | 5.49:1 | AA |
#746764 on #FFE4ED | Aa | 4.54:1 | AA |
#9C3E4A on #CDAF9D | Aa | 3.19:1 | AA large only |
#746764 on #CDAF9D | Aa | 2.64:1 | Fail |
#CDAF9D on #FFE4ED | Aa | 1.72:1 | Fail |
#9C3E4A on #746764 | Aa | 1.21:1 | Fail |