Tomato & Rust Dream is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged gradient, warm, red. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Rosewood down to Apricot. 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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Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Tomato takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 20% to 79%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Apricot (#FFC392) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Rosewood (#561812) on #FFC392 gives 8.78:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Tomato (#EF6745) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Rust (#AE3E32) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Rosewood on Apricot at 8.78:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Tomato & Rust Dream
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#561812 on #FFC392 | Aa | 8.78:1 | AAA |
#561812 on #EF6745 | Aa | 4.36:1 | AA large only |
#AE3E32 on #FFC392 | Aa | 3.81:1 | AA large only |
#561812 on #AE3E32 | Aa | 2.3:1 | Fail |
#EF6745 on #FFC392 | Aa | 2.01:1 | Fail |
#AE3E32 on #EF6745 | Aa | 1.89:1 | Fail |