#2A1A12
#704E3C
#9C6B48
#E7D4C1
#311200Espresso
#704800Sepia
#B08900Caramel
#B3C52APistachio
Classic Pistachio & Caramel is a vivid dark, analogous color palette tagged warm, gradient, dark. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Espresso, Sepia, Caramel) give it a natural, low-tension flow. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espresso | #311200 | rgb(49, 18, 0) | hsl(22, 100%, 10%) | oklch(22.7% 0.059 51) | |
| Sepia | #704800 | rgb(112, 72, 0) | hsl(39, 100%, 22%) | oklch(43.7% 0.093 73) | |
| Caramel | #B08900 | rgb(176, 137, 0) | hsl(47, 100%, 35%) | oklch(64.9% 0.133 88) | |
| Pistachio | #B3C52A | rgb(179, 197, 42) | hsl(67, 65%, 47%) | oklch(78.4% 0.168 116) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its analogous hue relationship and a soft light-to-dark ladder (47% down to 10% lightness). A natural fit for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Pistachio (#B3C52A) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Espresso (#311200) on #B3C52A gives 8.99:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Sepia (#704800) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (4.18:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Caramel (#B08900) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Espresso on Pistachio at 8.99:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
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Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#311200 on #B3C52A | Aa | 8.99:1 | AAA |
#311200 on #B08900 | Aa | 5.28:1 | AA |
#704800 on #B3C52A | Aa | 4.18:1 | AA large only |
#704800 on #B08900 | Aa | 2.46:1 | Fail |
#311200 on #704800 | Aa | 2.15:1 | Fail |
#B08900 on #B3C52A | Aa | 1.7:1 | Fail |
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