Bold Eucalyptus & Saffron is a vivid complementary color palette tagged happy, green. Near-complementary hues (about 142° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. 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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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eucalyptus | #40D78A | rgb(64, 215, 138) | hsl(149, 65%, 55%) | oklch(78.2% 0.168 156) | |
| Saffron | #FFBF69 | rgb(255, 191, 105) | hsl(34, 100%, 71%) | oklch(84.6% 0.127 73) | |
| Ice | #CBF3F0 | rgb(203, 243, 240) | hsl(176, 62%, 87%) | oklch(93.5% 0.041 191) | |
| Eucalyptus | #2EC4B6 | rgb(46, 196, 182) | hsl(174, 62%, 47%) | oklch(74.2% 0.121 185) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Saffron takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 47% to 87%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Ice (#CBF3F0) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Eucalyptus (#2EC4B6) on #CBF3F0 gives 1.82:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Saffron (#FFBF69) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Eucalyptus (#40D78A) 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 Eucalyptus & Saffron
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 protanopia and tritanopia, Eucalyptus and Saffron 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#CBF3F0 on #2EC4B6 | Aa | 1.82:1 | Fail |
#40D78A on #CBF3F0 | Aa | 1.56:1 | Fail |
#FFBF69 on #CBF3F0 | Aa | 1.36:1 | Fail |
#FFBF69 on #2EC4B6 | Aa | 1.33:1 | Fail |
#40D78A on #2EC4B6 | Aa | 1.17:1 | Fail |
#40D78A on #FFBF69 | Aa | 1.14:1 | Fail |