#40513B
#609966
#9DC08B
#EDF1D6
#A4B485Sage
#869B66Moss
#6C7A4AFern
#515732Hunter Green
Desert Moss & Fern Story is a monochromatic color palette tagged muted, green. All four colors sit within 14° of hue, so the scheme reads as one color explored across light and dark. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sage | #A4B485 | rgb(164, 180, 133) | hsl(80, 24%, 61%) | oklch(74.5% 0.067 123) | |
| Moss | #869B66 | rgb(134, 155, 102) | hsl(84, 21%, 50%) | oklch(65.9% 0.078 126) | |
| Fern | #6C7A4A | rgb(108, 122, 74) | hsl(78, 24%, 38%) | oklch(55.6% 0.071 122) | |
| Hunter Green | #515732 | rgb(81, 87, 50) | hsl(70, 27%, 27%) | oklch(44.2% 0.056 116) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (27% to 61%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Sage (#A4B485) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Hunter Green (#515732) on #A4B485 gives 3.42:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Fern (#6C7A4A) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Moss (#869B66) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#A4B485
#869B66
#6C7A4A
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#A4B485 on #515732 | Aa | 3.42:1 | AA large only |
#869B66 on #515732 | Aa | 2.5:1 | Fail |
#A4B485 on #6C7A4A | Aa | 2.09:1 | Fail |
#6C7A4A on #515732 | Aa | 1.64:1 | Fail |
#869B66 on #6C7A4A | Aa | 1.53:1 | Fail |
#A4B485 on #869B66 | Aa | 1.37:1 | Fail |
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