Tulip & Clay Story is a monochromatic color palette tagged warm, pink, white. All four colors sit within 2° of hue, so the scheme reads as one color explored across light and dark. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut | #805057 | rgb(128, 80, 87) | hsl(351, 23%, 41%) | oklch(48.7% 0.065 10) | |
| Clay | #B6727A | rgb(182, 114, 122) | hsl(353, 32%, 58%) | oklch(62.7% 0.086 12) | |
| Tulip | #E7838E | rgb(231, 131, 142) | hsl(353, 68%, 71%) | oklch(72.1% 0.123 14) | |
| Petal | #FFE8EB | rgb(255, 232, 235) | hsl(352, 100%, 95%) | oklch(95.0% 0.025 9) |
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 (95% down to 41% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Petal (#FFE8EB) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Chestnut (#805057) on #FFE8EB gives 5.62:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Tulip (#E7838E) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Clay (#B6727A) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Chestnut on Petal at 5.62:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Tulip & Clay Story
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 protanopia, Clay and Tulip 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#805057 on #FFE8EB | Aa | 5.62:1 | AA |
#B6727A on #FFE8EB | Aa | 3.17:1 | AA large only |
#805057 on #E7838E | Aa | 2.51:1 | Fail |
#E7838E on #FFE8EB | Aa | 2.24:1 | Fail |
#805057 on #B6727A | Aa | 1.77:1 | Fail |
#B6727A on #E7838E | Aa | 1.42:1 | Fail |