Brutalist CSS color scheme

Create a brutalist css color scheme. This page gives you a ready-to-use color system, export code, and a live gradient preview — no design tools required.

brutalist css color scheme UI preview
brutalist css color scheme UI preview

Color palette

#f5e6db
Background 1
background
#fbf4ef
Surface 1
surface
#111827
Text Primary 1
text-primary
#787578
Text Secondary 1
text-secondary
#bb5611
Primary 1
primary
#639911
Secondary 1
secondary
#96450e
Accent 1
accent

Brutalist CSS color scheme explained

The brutalist css color scheme pairs #bb5611 as its primary hue with #96450e as the accent. The palette is balanced for brutalist aesthetics while keeping text readable against the surface color.

Every swatch is derived from the same two anchor colors, so the css color scheme stays harmonious across backgrounds, borders, buttons, and hover states. Copy the CSS below or open it in your favorite tool and apply it immediately.

Use the preview image as a starting point for your own mockups. It shows the exact #bb5611 → #639911 gradient applied to a phone screen, a primary button, and a wave pattern so you can see how the brutalist look plays out in a real interface.

Export code

/* CSS Custom Properties */
:root {
  --background: #f5e6db;
  --surface: #fbf4ef;
  --text-primary: #111827;
  --text-secondary: #787578;
  --primary: #bb5611;
  --secondary: #639911;
  --accent: #96450e;
}

/* Tailwind CSS config (extend.colors) */
module.exports = {
  theme: {
    extend: {
      colors: {
        'background': '#f5e6db',
        'surface': '#fbf4ef',
        'text-primary': '#111827',
        'text-secondary': '#787578',
        'primary': '#bb5611',
        'secondary': '#639911',
        'accent': '#96450e',
      }
    }
  }
};

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