#FAFAFA
#E5E7EB
#10B981
#111827
#4A4E4DGraphite
#5D9960Basil
#AFD0A6Celadon
#FFC0B7Melon
Bright Basil & Melon is a split color palette tagged modern, green. The hues span about 116°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphite | #4A4E4D | rgb(74, 78, 77) | hsl(165, 3%, 30%) | oklch(42.0% 0.005 179) | |
| Basil | #5D9960 | rgb(93, 153, 96) | hsl(123, 24%, 48%) | oklch(62.7% 0.105 145) | |
| Celadon | #AFD0A6 | rgb(175, 208, 166) | hsl(107, 31%, 73%) | oklch(82.2% 0.068 139) | |
| Melon | #FFC0B7 | rgb(255, 192, 183) | hsl(7, 100%, 86%) | oklch(86.3% 0.074 28) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (30% to 86%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Melon (#FFC0B7) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Graphite (#4A4E4D) on #FFC0B7 gives 5.42:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Celadon (#AFD0A6) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Basil (#5D9960) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Graphite on Melon at 5.42:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
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Color-blind check: under protanopia and deuteranopia, Celadon and Melon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#4A4E4D on #FFC0B7 | Aa | 5.42:1 | AA |
#4A4E4D on #AFD0A6 | Aa | 4.98:1 | AA |
#4A4E4D on #5D9960 | Aa | 2.49:1 | Fail |
#5D9960 on #FFC0B7 | Aa | 2.18:1 | Fail |
#5D9960 on #AFD0A6 | Aa | 2:1 | Fail |
#AFD0A6 on #FFC0B7 | Aa | 1.09:1 | Fail |
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