Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrot | #E08F45 | rgb(224, 143, 69) | hsl(29, 71%, 57%) | oklch(72.0% 0.132 60) | |
| Olive | #94821D | rgb(148, 130, 29) | hsl(51, 67%, 35%) | oklch(60.6% 0.116 98) | |
| Pistachio | #9EC67B | rgb(158, 198, 123) | hsl(92, 40%, 63%) | oklch(78.0% 0.110 131) | |
| Glacier | #B8EEDB | rgb(184, 238, 219) | hsl(159, 61%, 83%) | oklch(90.7% 0.061 171) |
Why it works and how to use it
Bold Carrot & Olive is a complementary color palette tagged modern, orange, green. Near-complementary hues (about 130° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
The palette holds together thanks to its complementary hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (83% down to 35% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Glacier (#B8EEDB) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Olive (#94821D) on #B8EEDB gives 2.98:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Carrot (#E08F45) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Pistachio (#9EC67B) 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 Bold Carrot & Olive
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: under deuteranopia, Carrot and Pistachio become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.
Palette card

Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#94821D on #B8EEDB | Aa | 2.98:1 | Fail |
#E08F45 on #B8EEDB | Aa | 1.99:1 | Fail |
#94821D on #9EC67B | Aa | 1.98:1 | Fail |
#9EC67B on #B8EEDB | Aa | 1.51:1 | Fail |
#E08F45 on #94821D | Aa | 1.5:1 | Fail |
#E08F45 on #9EC67B | Aa | 1.32:1 | Fail |