Earthy Moss & Fern is a analogous color palette tagged modern, green, white. The hues stay within 52° of each other on the color wheel, which is why the palette feels cohesive rather than busy. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. The overall temperature is warm.
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Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Moss takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 21% to 96%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Smoke (#FBF6EF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Fern (#6A6800) on #FBF6EF gives 5.44:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Moss (#909C3A) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Pearl (#D1E7CD) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Fern on Smoke at 5.44:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Earthy Moss & Fern
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: under protanopia and deuteranopia and tritanopia, Pearl and Smoke become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#6A6800 on #FBF6EF | Aa | 5.44:1 | AA |
#6A6800 on #D1E7CD | Aa | 4.46:1 | AA large only |
#909C3A on #FBF6EF | Aa | 2.79:1 | Fail |
#909C3A on #D1E7CD | Aa | 2.29:1 | Fail |
#6A6800 on #909C3A | Aa | 1.95:1 | Fail |
#D1E7CD on #FBF6EF | Aa | 1.22:1 | Fail |