Sunny Dusty Rose & Clay is a complementary color palette tagged modern, gray, brown. Near-complementary hues (about 145° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Space | #2C314E | rgb(44, 49, 78) | hsl(231, 28%, 24%) | oklch(32.3% 0.052 276) | |
| Dove Gray | #7C5B72 | rgb(124, 91, 114) | hsl(318, 15%, 42%) | oklch(51.3% 0.055 338) | |
| Clay | #C5655D | rgb(197, 101, 93) | hsl(5, 47%, 57%) | oklch(61.8% 0.124 26) | |
| Dusty Rose | #FF9F7C | rgb(255, 159, 124) | hsl(16, 100%, 74%) | oklch(79.2% 0.125 41) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Clay takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 24% to 74%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Dusty Rose (#FF9F7C) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Space (#2C314E) on #FF9F7C gives 6.34:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Clay (#C5655D) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Dove Gray (#7C5B72) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Space on Dusty Rose at 6.34:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Sunny Dusty Rose & Clay
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#2C314E on #FF9F7C | Aa | 6.34:1 | AA |
#2C314E on #C5655D | Aa | 3.26:1 | AA large only |
#7C5B72 on #FF9F7C | Aa | 2.92:1 | Fail |
#2C314E on #7C5B72 | Aa | 2.17:1 | Fail |
#C5655D on #FF9F7C | Aa | 1.95:1 | Fail |
#7C5B72 on #C5655D | Aa | 1.5:1 | Fail |