Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut | #5C4A3A | rgb(92, 74, 58) | hsl(28, 23%, 29%) | oklch(42.3% 0.035 63) | |
| Shadow | #8C7561 | rgb(140, 117, 97) | hsl(28, 18%, 46%) | oklch(57.9% 0.041 63) | |
| Sky Blue | #9EC1D6 | rgb(158, 193, 214) | hsl(203, 41%, 73%) | oklch(79.2% 0.048 235) | |
| Smoke | #F4F6F7 | rgb(244, 246, 247) | hsl(200, 16%, 96%) | oklch(97.2% 0.003 229) |
Why it works and how to use it
Umber & Sky is a complementary color palette tagged muted, minimal, earthy. Near-complementary hues (about 175° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
The palette holds together thanks to its complementary hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (96% down to 29% lightness). A natural fit for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Smoke (#F4F6F7) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Walnut (#5C4A3A) on #F4F6F7 gives 7.76:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Sky Blue (#9EC1D6) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Shadow (#8C7561) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Walnut on Smoke at 7.76:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Umber & Sky
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.
Palette card

Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#5C4A3A on #F4F6F7 | Aa | 7.76:1 | AAA |
#5C4A3A on #9EC1D6 | Aa | 4.43:1 | AA large only |
#8C7561 on #F4F6F7 | Aa | 4.01:1 | AA large only |
#8C7561 on #9EC1D6 | Aa | 2.29:1 | Fail |
#5C4A3A on #8C7561 | Aa | 1.94:1 | Fail |
#9EC1D6 on #F4F6F7 | Aa | 1.75:1 | Fail |