Citrus Pistachio & Caramel is a vivid dark, split color palette tagged food, green, teal. A split scheme: Fern plays against Pistachio across roughly 124° of hue. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fern | #2D6E29 | rgb(45, 110, 41) | hsl(117, 46%, 30%) | oklch(48.0% 0.122 142) | |
| Pine | #008067 | rgb(0, 128, 103) | hsl(168, 100%, 25%) | oklch(53.5% 0.103 173) | |
| Caramel | #C38E00 | rgb(195, 142, 0) | hsl(44, 100%, 38%) | oklch(68.0% 0.140 82) | |
| Pistachio | #B7BC00 | rgb(183, 188, 0) | hsl(62, 100%, 37%) | oklch(76.6% 0.169 112) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its split hue relationship and a soft light-to-dark ladder (38% down to 25% lightness). A natural fit for menus and packaging.
- Background: Pistachio (#B7BC00) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Fern (#2D6E29) on #B7BC00 gives 3.03:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Pine (#008067) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Caramel (#C38E00) 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 Citrus Pistachio & Caramel
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, Fern and Pine 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#2D6E29 on #B7BC00 | Aa | 3.03:1 | AA large only |
#008067 on #B7BC00 | Aa | 2.38:1 | Fail |
#2D6E29 on #C38E00 | Aa | 2.13:1 | Fail |
#008067 on #C38E00 | Aa | 1.68:1 | Fail |
#C38E00 on #B7BC00 | Aa | 1.42:1 | Fail |
#2D6E29 on #008067 | Aa | 1.27:1 | Fail |