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#A74242
#E76E5F
#FFD7C9
#D57872Terracotta
#DCA279Latte
#E9D68CVanilla
#F9F2CFButtercream
Terracotta & Vanilla Shore is a vivid light, analogous color palette tagged gradient, warm, brown. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Terracotta, Latte, Vanilla) give it a natural, low-tension flow. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terracotta | #D57872 | rgb(213, 120, 114) | hsl(4, 54%, 64%) | oklch(67.4% 0.117 25) | |
| Latte | #DCA279 | rgb(220, 162, 121) | hsl(25, 59%, 67%) | oklch(75.8% 0.088 56) | |
| Vanilla | #E9D68C | rgb(233, 214, 140) | hsl(48, 68%, 73%) | oklch(87.5% 0.096 95) | |
| Buttercream | #F9F2CF | rgb(249, 242, 207) | hsl(50, 78%, 89%) | oklch(95.8% 0.046 98) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (64% to 89%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Buttercream (#F9F2CF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Terracotta (#D57872) on #F9F2CF gives 2.76:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Vanilla (#E9D68C) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Latte (#DCA279) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#D57872 on #F9F2CF | Aa | 2.76:1 | Fail |
#D57872 on #E9D68C | Aa | 2.14:1 | Fail |
#DCA279 on #F9F2CF | Aa | 1.96:1 | Fail |
#DCA279 on #E9D68C | Aa | 1.52:1 | Fail |
#D57872 on #DCA279 | Aa | 1.4:1 | Fail |
#E9D68C on #F9F2CF | Aa | 1.29:1 | Fail |
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