Basil & Marigold Shore is a split color palette tagged warm, earthy, green. A split scheme: Brick Red plays against Champagne across roughly 81° of hue. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brick Red | #7C3A2D | rgb(124, 58, 45) | hsl(10, 47%, 33%) | oklch(43.2% 0.095 33) | |
| Basil | #629335 | rgb(98, 147, 53) | hsl(91, 47%, 39%) | oklch(60.8% 0.136 133) | |
| Marigold | #E9A05F | rgb(233, 160, 95) | hsl(28, 76%, 64%) | oklch(76.4% 0.119 61) | |
| Champagne | #F8E7CE | rgb(248, 231, 206) | hsl(36, 75%, 89%) | oklch(93.5% 0.038 78) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (33% to 89%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Champagne (#F8E7CE) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Brick Red (#7C3A2D) on #F8E7CE gives 6.92:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Marigold (#E9A05F) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Basil (#629335) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Brick Red on Champagne at 6.92:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Basil & Marigold Shore
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#7C3A2D on #F8E7CE | Aa | 6.92:1 | AA |
#7C3A2D on #E9A05F | Aa | 3.86:1 | AA large only |
#629335 on #F8E7CE | Aa | 3.01:1 | AA large only |
#7C3A2D on #629335 | Aa | 2.3:1 | Fail |
#E9A05F on #F8E7CE | Aa | 1.79:1 | Fail |
#629335 on #E9A05F | Aa | 1.68:1 | Fail |