#2A9D8F
#8AB17D
#E9C46A
#F4A261
#D8AE4FMustard
#8E9700Moss
#44A041Basil
#008E71Teal
Basil & Moss Whisper is a vivid split color palette tagged retro, yellow, green. A split scheme: Mustard plays against Teal across roughly 126° of hue. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Moss takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 28% to 58%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Mustard (#D8AE4F) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Teal (#008E71) on #D8AE4F gives 1.97:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Moss (#8E9700) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Basil (#44A041) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#D8AE4F
#8E9700
#44A041
#008E71
Color-blind check: under tritanopia, Basil and Teal become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#D8AE4F on #008E71 | Aa | 1.97:1 | Fail |
#D8AE4F on #44A041 | Aa | 1.59:1 | Fail |
#D8AE4F on #8E9700 | Aa | 1.53:1 | Fail |
#8E9700 on #008E71 | Aa | 1.29:1 | Fail |
#44A041 on #008E71 | Aa | 1.24:1 | Fail |
#8E9700 on #44A041 | Aa | 1.04:1 | Fail |
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