Cherry Mustard & Evergreen is a vivid complementary color palette tagged modern, teal, yellow. Peacock and Mustard sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peacock | #006B75 | rgb(0, 107, 117) | hsl(185, 100%, 23%) | oklch(48.2% 0.082 206) | |
| Evergreen | #0F5132 | rgb(15, 81, 50) | hsl(152, 69%, 19%) | oklch(38.6% 0.083 158) | |
| Champagne | #F5E6C8 | rgb(245, 230, 200) | hsl(40, 69%, 87%) | oklch(92.9% 0.043 85) | |
| Mustard | #D4AF37 | rgb(212, 175, 55) | hsl(46, 65%, 52%) | oklch(76.7% 0.139 91) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Peacock takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 19% to 87%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Champagne (#F5E6C8) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Evergreen (#0F5132) on #F5E6C8 gives 7.59:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Peacock (#006B75) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (5.07:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Mustard (#D4AF37) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Evergreen on Champagne at 7.59:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Cherry Mustard & Evergreen
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#0F5132 on #F5E6C8 | Aa | 7.59:1 | AAA |
#006B75 on #F5E6C8 | Aa | 5.07:1 | AA |
#0F5132 on #D4AF37 | Aa | 4.45:1 | AA large only |
#006B75 on #D4AF37 | Aa | 2.97:1 | Fail |
#F5E6C8 on #D4AF37 | Aa | 1.71:1 | Fail |
#006B75 on #0F5132 | Aa | 1.5:1 | Fail |