Emerald & Saffron Path is a vivid split color palette tagged happy, vibrant, warm. The hues span about 112°, 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. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald | #39C569 | rgb(57, 197, 105) | hsl(141, 55%, 50%) | oklch(72.9% 0.176 150) | |
| Pistachio | #A1BA5E | rgb(161, 186, 94) | hsl(76, 40%, 55%) | oklch(75.0% 0.122 122) | |
| Saffron | #E7BD00 | rgb(231, 189, 0) | hsl(49, 100%, 45%) | oklch(81.2% 0.166 93) | |
| Apricot | #FFD1A7 | rgb(255, 209, 167) | hsl(29, 100%, 83%) | oklch(89.0% 0.076 64) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Saffron takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 45% to 83%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Apricot (#FFD1A7) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Emerald (#39C569) on #FFD1A7 gives 1.59:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Saffron (#E7BD00) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Pistachio (#A1BA5E) 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 Emerald & Saffron Path
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, Emerald and Pistachio, Emerald and Saffron, Pistachio and Saffron 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#39C569 on #FFD1A7 | Aa | 1.59:1 | Fail |
#A1BA5E on #FFD1A7 | Aa | 1.54:1 | Fail |
#E7BD00 on #FFD1A7 | Aa | 1.28:1 | Fail |
#39C569 on #E7BD00 | Aa | 1.25:1 | Fail |
#A1BA5E on #E7BD00 | Aa | 1.2:1 | Fail |
#39C569 on #A1BA5E | Aa | 1.04:1 | Fail |