Clay Olive & Seafoam color palette
Clay Olive & Seafoam is a split color palette tagged green. The hues span about 118°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seafoam | #81DFB3 | rgb(129, 223, 179) | hsl(152, 59%, 69%) | oklch(83.3% 0.110 162) | |
| Latte | #C3A783 | rgb(195, 167, 131) | hsl(34, 35%, 64%) | oklch(74.4% 0.059 74) | |
| Olive | #837808 | rgb(131, 120, 8) | hsl(55, 88%, 27%) | oklch(56.5% 0.117 103) | |
| Hunter Green | #415036 | rgb(65, 80, 54) | hsl(95, 19%, 26%) | oklch(41.1% 0.046 133) |
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 (69% down to 26% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Seafoam (#81DFB3) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Hunter Green (#415036) on #81DFB3 gives 5.42:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Olive (#837808) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Latte (#C3A783) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Seafoam on Hunter Green at 5.42:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Clay Olive & Seafoam
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#81DFB3 on #415036 | Aa | 5.42:1 | AA |
#C3A783 on #415036 | Aa | 3.78:1 | AA large only |
#81DFB3 on #837808 | Aa | 2.82:1 | Fail |
#C3A783 on #837808 | Aa | 1.97:1 | Fail |
#837808 on #415036 | Aa | 1.92:1 | Fail |
#81DFB3 on #C3A783 | Aa | 1.43:1 | Fail |