Trend Mustard & Oat is a monochromatic color palette tagged warm, earthy, beige. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Raisin down to Oat. 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
The palette holds together thanks to its monochromatic hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (75% down to 14% lightness). A natural fit for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Oat (#E2D49C) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Raisin (#272622) on #E2D49C gives 10.19:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Mustard (#D8BA5E) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cocoa (#6E6348) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Oat on Raisin at 10.19:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Trend Mustard & Oat
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 tritanopia, Oat and Mustard 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#E2D49C on #272622 | Aa | 10.19:1 | AAA |
#D8BA5E on #272622 | Aa | 8.01:1 | AAA |
#E2D49C on #6E6348 | Aa | 3.99:1 | AA large only |
#D8BA5E on #6E6348 | Aa | 3.14:1 | AA large only |
#6E6348 on #272622 | Aa | 2.55:1 | Fail |
#E2D49C on #D8BA5E | Aa | 1.27:1 | Fail |