Mai Tai

#a56531

Softer honey-caramel brown, warmer than Eagle

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About Mai Tai

Mai Tai reads like a ripe mango skin that's been kissed with brown sugar. It's warm, mid-light, and noticeably more saturated than the coppery yellows in this set, but it doesn't go as deep or dusty as . Compared to Frappé au Chocolat, it keeps that golden lift instead of sliding toward cocoa foam. And next to , it feels cleaner and more sunlit, with less crusty, red-brown comfort.

In UI, I use it when I want a yellow-brown accent that still feels "product" and not neutral. Think beverage labels, bakery and hospitality promo banners, and the little highlight bars on menus where you want warmth to pop without turning into a soft tan. It's also handy for e-commerce pricing chips and onboarding illustrations when you need that friendly golden glow.

Pair it with cream whites or light sand. If you put it beside cooler gray browns, the color can flatten fast. Keep it in layouts with at least one warm anchor so the mango-sugar character stays present.

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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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4.66:1AAAAA Large

On Gray 100 #f5f5f5

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4.28:1FailAA Large

On Gray 900 #18181b

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3.80:1FailAA Large

On Black #000000

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4.51:1AAAAA Large

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