Terracotta Season

Earthy terracotta and rust from seasonal collections.

≈ Dark Salmon
≈ Adobe
≈ Burnt Umber
≈ Bistre

Color codes

HEXRGBHSLCMYK
hsl(30, 57%, 89%)cmyk(0%, 7%, 13%, 5%)
hsl(22, 64%, 68%)cmyk(0%, 29%, 46%, 11%)
hsl(17, 55%, 53%)cmyk(0%, 47%, 66%, 21%)
hsl(10, 54%, 36%)cmyk(0%, 58%, 70%, 44%)
hsl(17, 30%, 19%)cmyk(0%, 33%, 46%, 75%)

CSS

:root {
  --terracotta-season-1: #F3E3D3;
  --terracotta-season-2: #E2A07A;
  --terracotta-season-3: #C96A45;
  --terracotta-season-4: #8E3B2A;
  --terracotta-season-5: #3F2A22;
}

How these colors work together

This is a monochromatic palette built around a single hue. Overall it reads warm. Lightness spans 70 points, which sets how much contrast you can create.

3 of 10 color pairs reach the 4.5:1 contrast needed for normal text. The most readable pair is ⁦#F3E3D3⁩ on ⁦#3F2A22⁩ (10.69:1).

Terracotta Season — readable text using the best pair.

Suggested applications

  • Lookbooks, collections and retail displays.
  • Interface themes: use the lightest color for backgrounds and the darkest for text.
  • Brand kits, social graphics and presentations.

#terracotta#rust#earth

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Frequently asked questions

How do I use the Terracotta Season palette?
The Terracotta Season palette has 5 colors. Use one dominant color for large areas, a supporting color for secondary elements and the most saturated color sparingly as an accent.
Which colors in this palette are best for text?
Use ⁦#F3E3D3⁩ on ⁦#3F2A22⁩: it has a contrast ratio of 10.69:1.
Can I download this palette?
Yes. Export it as PNG, SVG, CSS variables, JSON or plain text with the buttons above the color table.

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