Bright Bronze & Pistachio is a analogous color palette tagged retro, green. The hues stay within 66° of each other on the color wheel, which is why the palette feels cohesive rather than busy. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basil | #649150 | rgb(100, 145, 80) | hsl(102, 29%, 44%) | oklch(60.8% 0.105 137) | |
| Pistachio | #ACBD62 | rgb(172, 189, 98) | hsl(71, 41%, 56%) | oklch(76.5% 0.118 118) | |
| Bronze | #CB8419 | rgb(203, 132, 25) | hsl(36, 78%, 45%) | oklch(67.1% 0.139 70) | |
| Parchment | #F2E9D4 | rgb(242, 233, 212) | hsl(42, 54%, 89%) | oklch(93.6% 0.029 88) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its analogous hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (89% down to 44% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Parchment (#F2E9D4) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Basil (#649150) on #F2E9D4 gives 3.05:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Bronze (#CB8419) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Pistachio (#ACBD62) 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 Bright Bronze & Pistachio
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 Bronze 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#649150 on #F2E9D4 | Aa | 3.05:1 | AA large only |
#CB8419 on #F2E9D4 | Aa | 2.54:1 | Fail |
#649150 on #ACBD62 | Aa | 1.79:1 | Fail |
#ACBD62 on #F2E9D4 | Aa | 1.7:1 | Fail |
#ACBD62 on #CB8419 | Aa | 1.49:1 | Fail |
#649150 on #CB8419 | Aa | 1.2:1 | Fail |