Worn Clay & Brick Red is a monochromatic color palette tagged vintage, muted, warm. 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.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brick Red | #784346 | rgb(120, 67, 70) | hsl(357, 28%, 37%) | oklch(44.8% 0.073 17) | |
| Clay | #AC656A | rgb(172, 101, 106) | hsl(356, 30%, 54%) | oklch(58.7% 0.092 16) | |
| Dusty Rose | #E1A6AB | rgb(225, 166, 171) | hsl(355, 50%, 77%) | oklch(78.2% 0.070 13) | |
| Snow | #FFF8F8 | rgb(255, 248, 248) | hsl(0, 100%, 99%) | oklch(98.5% 0.007 17) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (37% to 99%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Snow (#FFF8F8) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Brick Red (#784346) on #FFF8F8 gives 7.45:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Dusty Rose (#E1A6AB) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Clay (#AC656A) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Brick Red on Snow at 7.45:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Worn Clay & Brick Red
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.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#784346 on #FFF8F8 | Aa | 7.45:1 | AAA |
#AC656A on #FFF8F8 | Aa | 4.15:1 | AA large only |
#784346 on #E1A6AB | Aa | 3.81:1 | AA large only |
#AC656A on #E1A6AB | Aa | 2.12:1 | Fail |
#E1A6AB on #FFF8F8 | Aa | 1.96:1 | Fail |
#784346 on #AC656A | Aa | 1.79:1 | Fail |