Sage Studio Dusk
Sage Studio Dusk is a warm balanced contrast palette built with yellow, orange, mint tones. Copy the HEX codes, download the palette image, save it to your collection, or open related palettes below.
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Pairing tips
Use #A9AA46 for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #ECDDB6 or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #289B8D for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #9D9E3A;
--palette-color-2: #ECDDB6;
--palette-color-3: #289B8D;
--palette-color-4: #A9AA46;
}Sage Studio Dusk 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9D9E3A | Peru | 85 RGB pts | 0.319 | 61° |
| #ECDDB6 | Wheat | 14 RGB pts | 0.729 | 43° |
| #289B8D | Dark Cyan | 65 RGB pts | 0.258 | 173° |
| #A9AA46 | Dark Khaki | 75 RGB pts | 0.376 | 61° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #ECDDB6 on #289B8D | 2.53:1 | fail | fail |
| #9D9E3A on #ECDDB6 | 2.11:1 | fail | fail |
| #ECDDB6 on #A9AA46 | 1.83:1 | fail | fail |
| #289B8D on #A9AA46 | 1.38:1 | fail | fail |
| #9D9E3A on #289B8D | 1.20:1 | fail | fail |
| #9D9E3A on #A9AA46 | 1.15:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #ECDDB6 against #289B8D at 2.53:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #9D9E3A against #A9AA46 at 1.15:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #289B8D (Dark Cyan, luminance 0.258) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #ECDDB6 (Wheat, luminance 0.729) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 129° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a broad multicolour palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #ECDDB6 on a #289B8D background, and reserve #9D9E3A for borders, icons or accents.
FAQ
It is a warm balanced contrast color palette with yellow, orange, mint 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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