#005313
#186F08
#4F8F45
#8FCD85
#8F7033Shadow
#009168Basil
#8AB07CSage
#BEC196Putty
Basil & Shadow Whisper is a split color palette tagged forest, nature, green. A split scheme: Shadow plays against Putty across roughly 123° of hue. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow | #8F7033 | rgb(143, 112, 51) | hsl(40, 47%, 38%) | oklch(56.3% 0.088 82) | |
| Basil | #009168 | rgb(0, 145, 104) | hsl(163, 100%, 28%) | oklch(58.2% 0.123 165) | |
| Sage | #8AB07C | rgb(138, 176, 124) | hsl(104, 25%, 59%) | oklch(71.6% 0.084 137) | |
| Putty | #BEC196 | rgb(190, 193, 150) | hsl(64, 26%, 67%) | oklch(79.8% 0.058 111) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Basil takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 28% to 67%. Well suited to wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Putty (#BEC196) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Shadow (#8F7033) on #BEC196 gives 2.48:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Basil (#009168) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Sage (#8AB07C) 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
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#8F7033
#009168
#8AB07C
#BEC196
Color-blind check: under protanopia and deuteranopia, Sage and Putty 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#8F7033 on #BEC196 | Aa | 2.48:1 | Fail |
#009168 on #BEC196 | Aa | 2.14:1 | Fail |
#8F7033 on #8AB07C | Aa | 1.89:1 | Fail |
#009168 on #8AB07C | Aa | 1.63:1 | Fail |
#8AB07C on #BEC196 | Aa | 1.31:1 | Fail |
#8F7033 on #009168 | Aa | 1.16:1 | Fail |
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