Gazelle

#947e68

Earthy yellow-brown with olive-leaning calm

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About Gazelle

Gazelle reads like sun-warmed hide, but a little calmer than most "yellow-brown" tones. It's light enough to feel airy, yet it doesn't wash out. The undertone stays pleasantly earthy, leaning warm and soft rather than toasted-strong.

Compared to Café au Lait, Gazelle holds more presence and a slightly cleaner saturation, so it feels less muted and more "ready to label" on a UI. Against Caramelised Pecan, it's lighter and less forceful, more companion-color than caramel bite. And unlike , it avoids that drier, mustardy skin vibe, coming off smoother and more inviting than pantry-controlled browns.

I use it for food and beverage menus, hospitality booking flows, and editorial card backgrounds where you want warmth without stealing focus. Pair it with cream or warm grays; if you drop it onto cooler neutrals, the difference shows up fast. It's the one you reach for when you need warmth without heaviness, especially in hospitality platforms.

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WCAG 2.1 contrast ratios. AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large. AAA requires 7:1 / 4.5:1.

On White #ffffff

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3.86:1FailAA Large

On Gray 100 #f5f5f5

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3.54:1FailAA Large

On Gray 900 #18181b

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4.59:1AAAAA Large

On Black #000000

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5.44:1AAAAA Large

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