Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Blue | #A0BFE4 | rgb(160, 191, 228) | hsl(213, 56%, 76%) | oklch(79.4% 0.063 253) | |
| Slate | #8C779A | rgb(140, 119, 154) | hsl(276, 15%, 54%) | oklch(60.1% 0.057 312) | |
| Brick Red | #934658 | rgb(147, 70, 88) | hsl(346, 35%, 43%) | oklch(49.7% 0.105 7) | |
| Sepia | #733E1F | rgb(115, 62, 31) | hsl(22, 58%, 29%) | oklch(42.3% 0.086 49) |
Why it works and how to use it
Urban Brick Red & Sepia is a complementary color palette tagged modern, blue. Near-complementary hues (about 169° 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 (76% down to 29% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Sky Blue (#A0BFE4) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Sepia (#733E1F) on #A0BFE4 gives 4.54:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Brick Red (#934658) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (3.4:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Slate (#8C779A) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Sky Blue on Sepia at 4.54:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Urban Brick Red & Sepia
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, Brick Red and Sepia become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.
Palette card

Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#A0BFE4 on #733E1F | Aa | 4.54:1 | AA |
#A0BFE4 on #934658 | Aa | 3.4:1 | AA large only |
#8C779A on #733E1F | Aa | 2.14:1 | Fail |
#A0BFE4 on #8C779A | Aa | 2.12:1 | Fail |
#8C779A on #934658 | Aa | 1.6:1 | Fail |
#934658 on #733E1F | Aa | 1.34:1 | Fail |