#A47864
#C9A58B
#E8D9CB
#F7F3EE
#905500Sienna
#B73900Rust
#C06574Clay
#F6B5DCCotton Candy
Warm Rust & Clay is a vivid split color palette tagged warm, brown. The hues span about 71°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sienna | #905500 | rgb(144, 85, 0) | hsl(35, 100%, 28%) | oklch(50.6% 0.113 65) | |
| Rust | #B73900 | rgb(183, 57, 0) | hsl(19, 100%, 36%) | oklch(52.5% 0.171 38) | |
| Clay | #C06574 | rgb(192, 101, 116) | hsl(350, 42%, 57%) | oklch(61.6% 0.117 11) | |
| Cotton Candy | #F6B5DC | rgb(246, 181, 220) | hsl(324, 78%, 84%) | oklch(84.4% 0.090 343) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Rust takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 28% to 84%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Cotton Candy (#F6B5DC) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Sienna (#905500) on #F6B5DC gives 3.6:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Rust (#B73900) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (3.49:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Clay (#C06574) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#905500
#B73900
#C06574
#F6B5DC
Color-blind check: under protanopia and deuteranopia, Sienna and Rust 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#905500 on #F6B5DC | Aa | 3.6:1 | AA large only |
#B73900 on #F6B5DC | Aa | 3.49:1 | AA large only |
#C06574 on #F6B5DC | Aa | 2.35:1 | Fail |
#905500 on #C06574 | Aa | 1.54:1 | Fail |
#B73900 on #C06574 | Aa | 1.49:1 | Fail |
#905500 on #B73900 | Aa | 1.03:1 | Fail |
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