#DC8A37
#F8B872
#91654D
#F5EEDF
#955043Chestnut
#DE7B52Terracotta
#FFC08AApricot
#FFF9F1Snow
Terracotta & Apricot Story is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged warm, earthy, brown. All four colors sit within 18° of hue, so the scheme reads as one color explored across light and dark. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut | #955043 | rgb(149, 80, 67) | hsl(10, 38%, 42%) | oklch(51.1% 0.095 32) | |
| Terracotta | #DE7B52 | rgb(222, 123, 82) | hsl(18, 68%, 60%) | oklch(68.5% 0.135 43) | |
| Apricot | #FFC08A | rgb(255, 192, 138) | hsl(28, 100%, 77%) | oklch(85.3% 0.100 61) | |
| Snow | #FFF9F1 | rgb(255, 249, 241) | hsl(34, 100%, 97%) | oklch(98.5% 0.012 75) |
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 (97% down to 42% lightness). A natural fit for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Snow (#FFF9F1) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Chestnut (#955043) on #FFF9F1 gives 5.72:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Apricot (#FFC08A) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Terracotta (#DE7B52) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Chestnut on Snow at 5.72:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
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#DE7B52
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Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#955043 on #FFF9F1 | Aa | 5.72:1 | AA |
#955043 on #FFC08A | Aa | 3.75:1 | AA large only |
#DE7B52 on #FFF9F1 | Aa | 2.84:1 | Fail |
#955043 on #DE7B52 | Aa | 2.01:1 | Fail |
#DE7B52 on #FFC08A | Aa | 1.86:1 | Fail |
#FFC08A on #FFF9F1 | Aa | 1.53:1 | Fail |
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