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Split-Complementary · 5 colors · May 1, 2026

Ben & Plumosa

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Through a unique chromatic harmony, Ben & Plumosa composes a warm register that draws and holds. The rhythm between hues evokes creativity, enthusiasm.

Split-ComplementaryInteriorMutedWarmEarth
#311612Couleur 1
RGB49 22 18HSL8 46 13
#AA493CCouleur 2
RGB170 73 60HSL7 48 45
#9E7157Couleur 3
RGB158 113 87HSL22 29 48
#6CA784Couleur 4
RGB108 167 132HSL144 25 54
#B98B6ACouleur 5
RGB185 139 106HSL25 36 57

Palette Usage Guide

Application Scenarios

Interface Design

Combine #311612 for text on #6ca784 background.

Emotional Impact

Through a unique chromatic harmony, Ben & Plumosa composes a warm register that draws and holds. The rhythm between hues evokes creativity, enthusiasm.

Contrast Analysis
Text on Canvas

6:1

AA

Secondary on Canvas

1.5:1

Fail

Accent on Base

3.9:1

AA Large

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Closest matches across major brands

Average ΔE :41 (Approximate)
#311612
DMC 938
Coffee Brown Ul Dk
ΔE 18
#AA493C
DMC 347
Salmon Vy Dark
ΔE 37
#9E7157
DMC 435
Brown Very Light
ΔE 68
#6CA784
DMC 503
Blue Green Med
ΔE 46
#B98B6A
DMC 437
Tan Light
ΔE 38

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: #311612;
  --color-couleur-2: #aa493c;
  --color-couleur-3: #9e7157;
  --color-couleur-4: #6ca784;
  --color-couleur-5: #b98b6a;
}
Tailwind
'ben-plumosa': {
  500: '#311612',
  400: '#aa493c',
  300: '#9e7157',
  200: '#6ca784',
  100: '#b98b6a',
}
JSON
{
  "name": "Ben & Plumosa",
  "harmony": "Split-Complementary",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Couleur 1",
      "hex": "#311612"
    },
    {
      "name": "Couleur 2",
      "hex": "#aa493c"
    },
    {
      "name": "Couleur 3",
      "hex": "#9e7157"
    },
    {
      "name": "Couleur 4",
      "hex": "#6ca784"
    },
    {
      "name": "Couleur 5",
      "hex": "#b98b6a"
    }
  ]
}
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Contrast Ratios

Each color vs. white background

Couleur 1
White
16.75:1AAA
Black
1.25:1Fail
Couleur 2
White
5.63:1AA
Black
3.73:1AA Large
Couleur 3
White
4.24:1AA Large
Black
4.95:1AA
Couleur 4
White
2.8:1Fail
Black
7.5:1AAA
Couleur 5
White
3.02:1AA Large
Black
6.96:1AA
Brand Design

Identity Visuals

Icon Application
Typography Pairing

Ben & Plumosa

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

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UI Components
Buttons
Active

Surface Card

System element

Emotional Resonance

Color Psychology

Couleur 1

Authority & Mastery

Couleur 1 is a deep, balanced red that commands a direct, assertive presence. Its depth lends the gravity of brands that have nothing to justify — quiet power, total assurance.

AuthorityDepthPrestigeGravity
Couleur 2

Passion & Engagement

Couleur 2 is a medium, balanced red that evokes a direct, assertive presence. It embodies measured passion — warm enough to capture attention, tempered enough to build trust.

PassionWarmthEngagementTrust
Couleur 3

Authenticity & Grounding

Couleur 3 evokes the medium, quiet 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

Balance & Harmony

Couleur 4 is a medium, quiet sage green that evokes a serene, timeless botanical balance. Its restrained saturation makes it a green that knows how to step back and support other elements — invaluable in balanced design systems.

BalanceHarmonySerenityNature
Couleur 5

Warmth & Benevolence

Couleur 5 evokes the light, quiet 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
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