Crimson Brass & Pineapple is a vivid split color palette tagged happy, yellow, teal. The hues span about 126°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brass | #A4AB00 | rgb(164, 171, 0) | hsl(62, 100%, 34%) | oklch(71.2% 0.158 113) | |
| Pineapple | #FFE66D | rgb(255, 230, 109) | hsl(50, 100%, 71%) | oklch(92.2% 0.143 98) | |
| Turquoise | #4ECDC4 | rgb(78, 205, 196) | hsl(176, 56%, 55%) | oklch(77.6% 0.112 189) | |
| Ivory | #F7FFF7 | rgb(247, 255, 247) | hsl(120, 100%, 98%) | oklch(99.2% 0.013 145) |
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 (98% down to 34% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Ivory (#F7FFF7) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Brass (#A4AB00) on #F7FFF7 gives 2.45:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Pineapple (#FFE66D) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Turquoise (#4ECDC4) 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 Crimson Brass & Pineapple
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#A4AB00 on #F7FFF7 | Aa | 2.45:1 | Fail |
#A4AB00 on #FFE66D | Aa | 2:1 | Fail |
#4ECDC4 on #F7FFF7 | Aa | 1.9:1 | Fail |
#FFE66D on #4ECDC4 | Aa | 1.55:1 | Fail |
#A4AB00 on #4ECDC4 | Aa | 1.29:1 | Fail |
#FFE66D on #F7FFF7 | Aa | 1.23:1 | Fail |