Cheerful Mocha & Putty is a split color palette tagged nature, muted, warm. The hues span about 104°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. The overall temperature is warm.
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Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Sage takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 41% to 73%. Well suited to wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Putty (#DAC799) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Fern (#667A56) on #DAC799 gives 2.81:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Sage (#A2B389) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Mocha (#9D697A) 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 Cheerful Mocha & Putty
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 deuteranopia, Fern and Mocha, Sage and Putty 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#667A56 on #DAC799 | Aa | 2.81:1 | Fail |
#DAC799 on #9D697A | Aa | 2.66:1 | Fail |
#667A56 on #A2B389 | Aa | 2.08:1 | Fail |
#A2B389 on #9D697A | Aa | 1.97:1 | Fail |
#A2B389 on #DAC799 | Aa | 1.35:1 | Fail |
#667A56 on #9D697A | Aa | 1.06:1 | Fail |