Bold Mint & Caramel is a vivid split color palette tagged gradient, warm, brown. The hues span about 93°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sepia | #6B4E00 | rgb(107, 78, 0) | hsl(44, 100%, 21%) | oklch(44.3% 0.091 84) | |
| Caramel | #C99A00 | rgb(201, 154, 0) | hsl(46, 100%, 39%) | oklch(71.1% 0.145 87) | |
| Mint | #7DF59F | rgb(125, 245, 159) | hsl(137, 86%, 73%) | oklch(87.9% 0.162 151) | |
| Buttercream | #FFF3C4 | rgb(255, 243, 196) | hsl(48, 100%, 88%) | oklch(96.2% 0.062 95) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its split hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (88% down to 21% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Buttercream (#FFF3C4) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Sepia (#6B4E00) on #FFF3C4 gives 6.95:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Caramel (#C99A00) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Mint (#7DF59F) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Sepia on Buttercream at 6.95:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Bold Mint & Caramel
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, Mint and Buttercream 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#6B4E00 on #FFF3C4 | Aa | 6.95:1 | AA |
#6B4E00 on #7DF59F | Aa | 5.68:1 | AA |
#6B4E00 on #C99A00 | Aa | 2.99:1 | Fail |
#C99A00 on #FFF3C4 | Aa | 2.33:1 | Fail |
#C99A00 on #7DF59F | Aa | 1.9:1 | Fail |
#7DF59F on #FFF3C4 | Aa | 1.22:1 | Fail |