Zesty Dusty Rose & Mocha is a analogous color palette tagged muted, warm, brown. The hues stay within 43° of each other on the color wheel, which is why the palette feels cohesive rather than busy. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggplant | #554152 | rgb(85, 65, 82) | hsl(309, 13%, 29%) | oklch(40.3% 0.038 331) | |
| Mocha | #9E6D73 | rgb(158, 109, 115) | hsl(353, 20%, 52%) | oklch(58.7% 0.063 11) | |
| Dusty Rose | #D6A687 | rgb(214, 166, 135) | hsl(24, 49%, 68%) | oklch(76.2% 0.071 54) | |
| Wheat | #F1DBBB | rgb(241, 219, 187) | hsl(36, 66%, 84%) | oklch(90.1% 0.049 77) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Dusty Rose takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 29% to 84%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Wheat (#F1DBBB) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Eggplant (#554152) on #F1DBBB gives 6.89:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Dusty Rose (#D6A687) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Mocha (#9E6D73) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Eggplant on Wheat at 6.89:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Zesty Dusty Rose & Mocha
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#554152 on #F1DBBB | Aa | 6.89:1 | AA |
#554152 on #D6A687 | Aa | 4.27:1 | AA large only |
#9E6D73 on #F1DBBB | Aa | 3.19:1 | AA large only |
#554152 on #9E6D73 | Aa | 2.16:1 | Fail |
#9E6D73 on #D6A687 | Aa | 1.98:1 | Fail |
#D6A687 on #F1DBBB | Aa | 1.61:1 | Fail |