Terracotta & Dusty Rose Mood is a monochromatic color palette tagged muted, warm, minimal. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Taupe down to Fog. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fog | #DCD0D2 | rgb(220, 208, 210) | hsl(350, 15%, 84%) | oklch(86.8% 0.014 6) | |
| Dusty Rose | #DBAFB7 | rgb(219, 175, 183) | hsl(349, 38%, 77%) | oklch(79.6% 0.052 6) | |
| Terracotta | #C5828D | rgb(197, 130, 141) | hsl(350, 37%, 64%) | oklch(67.8% 0.084 9) | |
| Taupe | #49373A | rgb(73, 55, 58) | hsl(350, 14%, 25%) | oklch(35.8% 0.026 7) |
Why it works and how to use it
Two of the four colors are near-neutral, which leaves room for Dusty Rose to lead. Lightness runs from 25% to 84%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Fog (#DCD0D2) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Taupe (#49373A) on #DCD0D2 gives 7.4:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Dusty Rose (#DBAFB7) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Terracotta (#C5828D) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Fog on Taupe at 7.4:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Terracotta & Dusty Rose Mood
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, Fog and Dusty Rose 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#DCD0D2 on #49373A | Aa | 7.4:1 | AAA |
#DBAFB7 on #49373A | Aa | 5.73:1 | AA |
#C5828D on #49373A | Aa | 3.68:1 | AA large only |
#DCD0D2 on #C5828D | Aa | 2.01:1 | Fail |
#DBAFB7 on #C5828D | Aa | 1.56:1 | Fail |
#DCD0D2 on #DBAFB7 | Aa | 1.29:1 | Fail |