Cherry Brass & Celadon is a vivid split color palette tagged modern, green. The hues span about 95°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olive | #977000 | rgb(151, 112, 0) | hsl(45, 100%, 30%) | oklch(56.9% 0.117 84) | |
| Brass | #A8AD00 | rgb(168, 173, 0) | hsl(62, 100%, 34%) | oklch(71.9% 0.159 112) | |
| Celadon | #9AE180 | rgb(154, 225, 128) | hsl(104, 62%, 69%) | oklch(84.0% 0.147 138) | |
| Ice | #C3EDD1 | rgb(195, 237, 209) | hsl(140, 54%, 85%) | oklch(90.9% 0.058 156) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its split hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (85% down to 30% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Ice (#C3EDD1) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Olive (#977000) on #C3EDD1 gives 3.53:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Brass (#A8AD00) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Celadon (#9AE180) 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 Cherry Brass & 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: under tritanopia, Celadon and Ice 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#977000 on #C3EDD1 | Aa | 3.53:1 | AA large only |
#977000 on #9AE180 | Aa | 2.9:1 | Fail |
#A8AD00 on #C3EDD1 | Aa | 1.89:1 | Fail |
#977000 on #A8AD00 | Aa | 1.87:1 | Fail |
#A8AD00 on #9AE180 | Aa | 1.56:1 | Fail |
#9AE180 on #C3EDD1 | Aa | 1.22:1 | Fail |