Banana & Mustard Dream is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged gold, vibrant, warm. All four colors sit within 10° of hue, so the scheme reads as one color explored across light and dark. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caramel | #A78800 | rgb(167, 136, 0) | hsl(49, 100%, 33%) | oklch(63.7% 0.130 93) | |
| Mustard | #CFA300 | rgb(207, 163, 0) | hsl(47, 100%, 41%) | oklch(73.5% 0.150 89) | |
| Mustard | #E2BA59 | rgb(226, 186, 89) | hsl(42, 70%, 62%) | oklch(80.6% 0.124 87) | |
| Banana | #FCE244 | rgb(252, 226, 68) | hsl(52, 97%, 63%) | oklch(90.8% 0.169 100) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (33% to 63%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for premium branding and packaging.
- Background: Banana (#FCE244) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Caramel (#A78800) on #FCE244 gives 2.61:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Mustard (#CFA300) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Mustard (#E2BA59) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Banana & Mustard Dream
A palette preview that turns four colors into a page, so you can judge hierarchy, contrast and mood before you commit.
Primary action SecondaryColor blindness simulation
Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#A78800 on #FCE244 | Aa | 2.61:1 | Fail |
#A78800 on #E2BA59 | Aa | 1.85:1 | Fail |
#CFA300 on #FCE244 | Aa | 1.81:1 | Fail |
#A78800 on #CFA300 | Aa | 1.44:1 | Fail |
#E2BA59 on #FCE244 | Aa | 1.41:1 | Fail |
#CFA300 on #E2BA59 | Aa | 1.28:1 | Fail |