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Monochromatic · 5 colors · April 30, 2026

Wash & Copper

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Wash & Copper — a chromatic meditation on a single color family. The palette develops a warm, enveloping sensuality and establishes a measured rhythm between depth and clarity. A chromatic vocabulary for passion and energy.

MonochromaticGameDarkMonochromeGradient
#D79268Couleur 1
RGB215 146 104HSL23 58 63
#C77A50Couleur 2
RGB199 122 80HSL21 52 55
#853E0FCouleur 3
RGB133 62 15HSL24 80 29
#440600Couleur 4
RGB68 6 0HSL5 100 13
#330000Couleur 5
RGB51 0 0HSL0 100 10

Palette Usage Guide

Application Scenarios

Interface Design

Combine #330000 for text on #d79268 background.

Emotional Impact

Wash & Copper — a chromatic meditation on a single color family. The palette develops a warm, enveloping sensuality and establishes a measured rhythm between depth and clarity. A chromatic vocabulary for passion and energy.

Contrast Analysis
Text on Canvas

7.2:1

AAA

Secondary on Canvas

3:1

AA Large

Accent on Base

2.4:1

Fail

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Closest matches across major brands

Average ΔE :44 (Approximate)
#D79268
DMC 437
Tan Light
ΔE 44
#C77A50
DMC 976
Golden Brown Med
ΔE 54
#853E0F
DMC 433
Brown Medium
ΔE 16
#440600
DMC 938
Coffee Brown Ul Dk
ΔE 54
#330000
DMC 938
Coffee Brown Ul Dk
ΔE 50

Approximate sRGB matches — request a physical color card from each brand before purchasing.

Technical Specs

Developer Assets

Developer handoff assets with copyable code blocks for design systems.

CSS
:root {
  --color-couleur-1: #d79268;
  --color-couleur-2: #c77a50;
  --color-couleur-3: #853e0f;
  --color-couleur-4: #440600;
  --color-couleur-5: #330000;
}
Tailwind
'wash-copper': {
  500: '#d79268',
  400: '#c77a50',
  300: '#853e0f',
  200: '#440600',
  100: '#330000',
}
JSON
{
  "name": "Wash & Copper",
  "harmony": "Monochromatic",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Couleur 1",
      "hex": "#d79268"
    },
    {
      "name": "Couleur 2",
      "hex": "#c77a50"
    },
    {
      "name": "Couleur 3",
      "hex": "#853e0f"
    },
    {
      "name": "Couleur 4",
      "hex": "#440600"
    },
    {
      "name": "Couleur 5",
      "hex": "#330000"
    }
  ]
}
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Accessibility

Contrast Ratios

Each color vs. white background

Couleur 1
White
2.56:1Fail
Black
8.2:1AAA
Couleur 2
White
3.32:1AA Large
Black
6.33:1AA
Couleur 3
White
7.8:1AAA
Black
2.69:1Fail
Couleur 4
White
16.51:1AAA
Black
1.27:1Fail
Couleur 5
White
18.41:1AAA
Black
1.14:1Fail
Brand Design

Identity Visuals

Icon Application
Typography Pairing

Wash & Copper

The intersection of form and function reveals the palette in all its depth. Every hue is intentional, every space is a breath.

· Display · Body
UI Components
Buttons
Active

Surface Card

System element

Emotional Resonance

Color Psychology

Couleur 1

Warmth & Benevolence

Couleur 1 evokes the light, balanced warmth of fired clay — a shade that is both reassuring and memorable. In its lighter tones, it sheds the heaviness of saturated orange to gain accessibility and human closeness.

ClosenessWarmthBenevolenceLifestyle
Couleur 2

Warmth & Benevolence

Couleur 2 evokes the light, balanced warmth of fired clay — a shade that is both reassuring and memorable. In its lighter tones, it sheds the heaviness of saturated orange to gain accessibility and human closeness.

ClosenessWarmthBenevolenceLifestyle
Couleur 3

Authenticity & Grounding

Couleur 3 commands the dark, vivid warmth of fired clay — a shade that is both reassuring and memorable. It evokes craftsmanship, raw materials, and tradition. Brands that adopt it communicate authenticity effortlessly.

AuthenticityCraftGroundingTradition
Couleur 4

Authority & Mastery

Couleur 4 is a deep, vivid red that commands a raw and memorable intensity. Its depth lends the gravity of brands that have nothing to justify — quiet power, total assurance.

AuthorityDepthPrestigeGravity
Couleur 5

Authority & Mastery

Couleur 5 is a deep, vivid red that commands a raw and memorable intensity. Its depth lends the gravity of brands that have nothing to justify — quiet power, total assurance.

AuthorityDepthPrestigeGravity
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