Wild Salmon & Cedar is a analogous color palette tagged nature, warm, earthy. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Celadon, Salmon, Hazelnut) give it a natural, low-tension flow. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celadon | #C6CD7D | rgb(198, 205, 125) | hsl(65, 44%, 65%) | oklch(82.5% 0.103 113) | |
| Salmon | #EA8D6D | rgb(234, 141, 109) | hsl(15, 75%, 67%) | oklch(73.4% 0.122 40) | |
| Hazelnut | #A59775 | rgb(165, 151, 117) | hsl(42, 21%, 55%) | oklch(68.0% 0.050 88) | |
| Cedar | #864D00 | rgb(134, 77, 0) | hsl(34, 100%, 26%) | oklch(47.7% 0.108 64) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its analogous hue relationship and a soft light-to-dark ladder (67% down to 26% lightness). A natural fit for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Celadon (#C6CD7D) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cedar (#864D00) on #C6CD7D gives 4.04:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Salmon (#EA8D6D) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Hazelnut (#A59775) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Wild Salmon & Cedar
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 and deuteranopia, Salmon and Hazelnut 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#C6CD7D on #864D00 | Aa | 4.04:1 | AA large only |
#EA8D6D on #864D00 | Aa | 2.77:1 | Fail |
#A59775 on #864D00 | Aa | 2.37:1 | Fail |
#C6CD7D on #A59775 | Aa | 1.71:1 | Fail |
#C6CD7D on #EA8D6D | Aa | 1.46:1 | Fail |
#EA8D6D on #A59775 | Aa | 1.17:1 | Fail |