Tangerine Dusty Rose & Wheat is a analogous color palette tagged muted, warm, beige. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Dusty Rose, Wheat, Sage) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusty Rose | #DAAD88 | rgb(218, 173, 136) | hsl(27, 53%, 69%) | oklch(77.9% 0.073 61) | |
| Wheat | #EBE2B2 | rgb(235, 226, 178) | hsl(51, 59%, 81%) | oklch(90.8% 0.063 99) | |
| Sage | #97AD86 | rgb(151, 173, 134) | hsl(94, 19%, 60%) | oklch(72.0% 0.060 132) | |
| Gray | #6E897F | rgb(110, 137, 127) | hsl(158, 11%, 48%) | oklch(60.6% 0.034 171) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its analogous hue relationship and a soft light-to-dark ladder (81% down to 48% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Wheat (#EBE2B2) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Gray (#6E897F) on #EBE2B2 gives 2.89:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Dusty Rose (#DAAD88) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Sage (#97AD86) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Tangerine Dusty Rose & Wheat
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 protanopia and deuteranopia, Dusty Rose and Sage 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#EBE2B2 on #6E897F | Aa | 2.89:1 | Fail |
#DAAD88 on #6E897F | Aa | 1.86:1 | Fail |
#EBE2B2 on #97AD86 | Aa | 1.86:1 | Fail |
#DAAD88 on #EBE2B2 | Aa | 1.56:1 | Fail |
#97AD86 on #6E897F | Aa | 1.56:1 | Fail |
#DAAD88 on #97AD86 | Aa | 1.19:1 | Fail |