02 / Brand colors
Give your palette a hierarchy
A practical starting point, not a fixed formulaStart with a primary color, an accent and a small set of neutrals. Assign each a purpose so every layout does not become a new color experiment.
Try a warm neutral direction
Cream · #F6F0E5
Sand · #C7A987
Cocoa · #47382D
This sample is inspiration. It is not a claim that a palette suits every business or that every possible text pairing is accessible.
- Choose the lead color. Use it consistently in the parts of your brand that should be recognized quickly.
- Reserve the accent. Use it for small highlights. Do not make every element compete for attention.
- Test actual combinations. Preview body text, buttons and headings. Check contrast with a dedicated contrast checker before publishing.
- Save the values and rules. Record the hex codes, backgrounds and approved text combinations in a one-page brand guide.
Do one real-world test.
Apply your palette to a social post and a simple website section. Adjust what is unclear before expanding the system.