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Smoky Ember palette

Retro · Warm

#C64F20

(198, 79, 32)

#DAB04D

(218, 176, 77)

#2D8D95

(45, 141, 149)

#83161C

(131, 22, 28)

#F1E5C0

(241, 229, 192)

:root {
  --smoky-100: #C64F20;
  --smoky-200: #DAB04D;
  --smoky-300: #2D8D95;
  --smoky-400: #83161C;
  --smoky-500: #F1E5C0;
}

About the Smoky Ember palette

Smoky Ember pairs #C64F20 with #DAB04D and #2D8D95 for a nostalgic and grounded impression. Its darkest shade, #83161C, anchors the composition while #F1E5C0 supplies the lightest counterpoint; #C64F20 is the strongest saturation accent. The 7.97:1 contrast between the endpoints helps determine whether those two shades belong in text, decoration, or separate surfaces.

Smoky Ember is a retro color palette built from red, orange, blue tones. It contains five colors: #C64F20, #DAB04D, #2D8D95, #83161C, #F1E5C0. The strongest contrast pair in the palette reaches 8.0:1, which is enough for readable body text (WCAG AA).

How to use it

Use the darkest shade for text or backgrounds, the most saturated color for buttons and links, and lighter tones for surfaces and highlights. Copy the CSS variables above, or check any pair in the Contrast Checker.

Suggested use cases

  • Independent restaurant brand
  • Record store website
  • Vintage clothing shop

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Smoky Ember

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Contrast against white and black

Normal text needs 4.5:1 for AA or 7:1 for AAA. Large text needs 3:1 for AA.

ColorWhite textBlack text
#C64F204.63:1 · AA4.54:1 · AA
#DAB04D2.04:1 · Fails AA10.30:1 · AAA
#2D8D953.92:1 · Large text only5.36:1 · AA
#83161C10.02:1 · AAA2.10:1 · Fails AA
#F1E5C01.26:1 · Fails AA16.71:1 · AAA

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