Eucalyptus & Saffron Sky is a vivid split color palette tagged retro, green, yellow. A split scheme: Basil plays against Eucalyptus across roughly 114° of hue. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basil | #3C923F | rgb(60, 146, 63) | hsl(122, 42%, 40%) | oklch(58.8% 0.146 144) | |
| Basil | #7E981A | rgb(126, 152, 26) | hsl(72, 71%, 35%) | oklch(63.7% 0.145 121) | |
| Saffron | #E2CA49 | rgb(226, 202, 73) | hsl(51, 73%, 59%) | oklch(83.6% 0.147 99) | |
| Eucalyptus | #00EFB2 | rgb(0, 239, 178) | hsl(165, 100%, 47%) | oklch(84.4% 0.175 166) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Saffron takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 35% to 59%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Eucalyptus (#00EFB2) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Basil (#3C923F) on #00EFB2 gives 2.6:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Saffron (#E2CA49) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Basil (#7E981A) 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 Eucalyptus & Saffron Sky
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#3C923F on #00EFB2 | Aa | 2.6:1 | Fail |
#3C923F on #E2CA49 | Aa | 2.38:1 | Fail |
#7E981A on #00EFB2 | Aa | 2.19:1 | Fail |
#7E981A on #E2CA49 | Aa | 2:1 | Fail |
#3C923F on #7E981A | Aa | 1.19:1 | Fail |
#E2CA49 on #00EFB2 | Aa | 1.09:1 | Fail |