Brown Whisper Edition
Brown Whisper Edition is a warm balanced contrast palette built with orange, orange red tones. Copy the HEX codes, download the palette image, save it to your collection, or open related palettes below.
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Use this palette for
Pairing tips
Use #FFF1D7 for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #8C6B54 or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #C79C7C for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #E1BB93;
--palette-color-2: #8C6B54;
--palette-color-3: #C79C7C;
--palette-color-4: #FFF1D7;
}Brown Whisper Edition colour names and contrast
Every value on this page is calculated from this palette's own HEX codes. The closest CSS named colour tells you what to call each shade, relative luminance shows how light or dark it truly is, and the contrast table shows which pairs are safe to set text in.
Swatch reference
| Swatch | Closest named colour | Match | Luminance | Hue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #E1BB93 | Nude | 13 RGB pts | 0.537 | 31° |
| #8C6B54 | Clay | 60 RGB pts | 0.167 | 25° |
| #C79C7C | Rosy Brown | 45 RGB pts | 0.374 | 26° |
| #FFF1D7 | Papaya Whip | 5 RGB pts | 0.891 | 39° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #8C6B54 on #FFF1D7 | 4.33:1 | fail | AA |
| #E1BB93 on #8C6B54 | 2.70:1 | fail | fail |
| #C79C7C on #FFF1D7 | 2.22:1 | fail | fail |
| #8C6B54 on #C79C7C | 1.95:1 | fail | fail |
| #E1BB93 on #FFF1D7 | 1.60:1 | fail | fail |
| #E1BB93 on #C79C7C | 1.38:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #8C6B54 against #FFF1D7 at 4.33:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #E1BB93 against #C79C7C at 1.38:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #8C6B54 (Clay, luminance 0.167) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #FFF1D7 (Papaya Whip, luminance 0.891) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 14° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a near-monochrome palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #8C6B54 on a #FFF1D7 background, and reserve #E1BB93 for borders, icons or accents.
FAQ
It is a warm balanced contrast color palette with orange, orange red tones.
Yes. Use the lightest color for backgrounds, deeper colors for text, and mid tones for buttons or accents. Check the contrast table above before setting body copy.
Yes. Use the copy buttons for the full palette or for a single color row.
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