#3D405B
#81B29A
#F2CC8F
#F4F1DE
#6B6F4AFern
#9C9E74Moss
#D9CFAFOat
#F3EEE2Linen
Dusty Olive is a monochromatic color palette tagged vintage, muted, white. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Fern down to Linen. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is warm.
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Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Oat takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 36% to 92%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Linen (#F3EEE2) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Fern (#6B6F4A) on #F3EEE2 gives 4.54:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Oat (#D9CFAF) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Moss (#9C9E74) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Fern on Linen at 4.54:1.
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#6B6F4A
#9C9E74
#D9CFAF
#F3EEE2
Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#6B6F4A on #F3EEE2 | Aa | 4.54:1 | AA |
#6B6F4A on #D9CFAF | Aa | 3.38:1 | AA large only |
#9C9E74 on #F3EEE2 | Aa | 2.4:1 | Fail |
#6B6F4A on #9C9E74 | Aa | 1.89:1 | Fail |
#9C9E74 on #D9CFAF | Aa | 1.79:1 | Fail |
#D9CFAF on #F3EEE2 | Aa | 1.34:1 | Fail |
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