#432818
#99582A
#BB9457
#FFE6A7
#9A3B3BChestnut
#C08261Hazelnut
#E2C799Oat
#F2ECBEPeach
Terracotta Sun is a analogous color palette tagged autumn, warm, brown. The hues stay within 53° 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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Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Oat takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 42% to 85%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Peach (#F2ECBE) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Chestnut (#9A3B3B) on #F2ECBE gives 5.72:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Oat (#E2C799) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Hazelnut (#C08261) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Chestnut on Peach at 5.72:1.
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A palette preview that turns four colors into a page, so you can judge hierarchy, contrast and mood before you commit.
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#9A3B3B
#C08261
#E2C799
#F2ECBE
Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#9A3B3B on #F2ECBE | Aa | 5.72:1 | AA |
#9A3B3B on #E2C799 | Aa | 4.2:1 | AA large only |
#C08261 on #F2ECBE | Aa | 2.65:1 | Fail |
#9A3B3B on #C08261 | Aa | 2.16:1 | Fail |
#C08261 on #E2C799 | Aa | 1.95:1 | Fail |
#E2C799 on #F2ECBE | Aa | 1.36:1 | Fail |
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