Terra Walnut & Dove Gray is a monochromatic color palette tagged dark, muted, minimal. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Licorice down to Almond. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is warm.
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Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (7% to 89%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Almond (#EBDED9) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Licorice (#1B140B) on #EBDED9 gives 13.88:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Walnut (#634531) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (6.59:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Dove Gray (#846C60) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Almond on Licorice at 13.88:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Terra Walnut & Dove Gray
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#EBDED9 on #1B140B | Aa | 13.88:1 | AAA |
#EBDED9 on #634531 | Aa | 6.59:1 | AA |
#846C60 on #1B140B | Aa | 3.73:1 | AA large only |
#EBDED9 on #846C60 | Aa | 3.72:1 | AA large only |
#634531 on #1B140B | Aa | 2.11:1 | Fail |
#846C60 on #634531 | Aa | 1.77:1 | Fail |