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.
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
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.
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 |