Brass & Basil Breeze is a vivid split color palette tagged warm, green. A split scheme: Shadow plays against Melon across roughly 78° of hue. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is warm.
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Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (35% to 79%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Melon (#FFBE95) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Shadow (#897655) on #FFBE95 gives 2.73:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Brass (#B5B200) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Basil (#6BAC4D) 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 Brass & Basil Breeze
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, Basil and Brass 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#897655 on #FFBE95 | Aa | 2.73:1 | Fail |
#897655 on #B5B200 | Aa | 1.95:1 | Fail |
#6BAC4D on #FFBE95 | Aa | 1.71:1 | Fail |
#897655 on #6BAC4D | Aa | 1.59:1 | Fail |
#B5B200 on #FFBE95 | Aa | 1.4:1 | Fail |
#6BAC4D on #B5B200 | Aa | 1.22:1 | Fail |