Cheerful Moss & Celadon is a monochromatic color palette tagged vintage, warm, green. All four colors sit within 22° of hue, so the scheme reads as one color explored across light and dark. 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
The palette holds together thanks to its monochromatic hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (94% down to 27% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Beige (#FBF5E4) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cocoa (#6E621E) on #FBF5E4 gives 5.62:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Celadon (#D0D883) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Moss (#A19A35) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Cocoa on Beige at 5.62:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Cheerful Moss & Celadon
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: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#6E621E on #FBF5E4 | Aa | 5.62:1 | AA |
#6E621E on #D0D883 | Aa | 4.03:1 | AA large only |
#A19A35 on #FBF5E4 | Aa | 2.68:1 | Fail |
#6E621E on #A19A35 | Aa | 2.1:1 | Fail |
#A19A35 on #D0D883 | Aa | 1.92:1 | Fail |
#D0D883 on #FBF5E4 | Aa | 1.39:1 | Fail |