Citrus Ochre & Celadon is a dark, split color palette tagged dark, warm, earthy. A split scheme: Espresso plays against Celadon across roughly 103° of hue. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espresso | #3B1829 | rgb(59, 24, 41) | hsl(331, 42%, 16%) | oklch(26.7% 0.060 352) | |
| Chestnut | #8E4A38 | rgb(142, 74, 56) | hsl(13, 43%, 39%) | oklch(48.8% 0.097 36) | |
| Ochre | #C27D00 | rgb(194, 125, 0) | hsl(39, 100%, 38%) | oklch(64.6% 0.139 71) | |
| Celadon | #BED574 | rgb(190, 213, 116) | hsl(74, 54%, 65%) | oklch(83.5% 0.126 120) |
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 (65% down to 16% lightness). A natural fit for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Celadon (#BED574) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Espresso (#3B1829) on #BED574 gives 9.61:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Ochre (#C27D00) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Chestnut (#8E4A38) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Espresso on Celadon at 9.61:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Citrus Ochre & 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#3B1829 on #BED574 | Aa | 9.61:1 | AAA |
#3B1829 on #C27D00 | Aa | 4.62:1 | AA |
#8E4A38 on #BED574 | Aa | 4.07:1 | AA large only |
#3B1829 on #8E4A38 | Aa | 2.36:1 | Fail |
#C27D00 on #BED574 | Aa | 2.08:1 | Fail |
#8E4A38 on #C27D00 | Aa | 1.95:1 | Fail |