Evening Kelly Green & Amber is a vivid complementary color palette tagged gradient, green. Olive and Amber sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olive | #807E00 | rgb(128, 126, 0) | hsl(59, 100%, 25%) | oklch(57.6% 0.125 109) | |
| Kelly Green | #39AE20 | rgb(57, 174, 32) | hsl(109, 69%, 40%) | oklch(66.0% 0.202 141) | |
| Eucalyptus | #00C8A2 | rgb(0, 200, 162) | hsl(169, 100%, 39%) | oklch(74.2% 0.143 173) | |
| Amber | #FFBD4E | rgb(255, 189, 78) | hsl(38, 100%, 65%) | oklch(84.0% 0.145 77) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its complementary hue relationship and a soft light-to-dark ladder (65% down to 25% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Amber (#FFBD4E) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Olive (#807E00) on #FFBD4E gives 2.58:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Eucalyptus (#00C8A2) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Kelly Green (#39AE20) 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 Evening Kelly Green & Amber
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#807E00 on #FFBD4E | Aa | 2.58:1 | Fail |
#807E00 on #00C8A2 | Aa | 2:1 | Fail |
#39AE20 on #FFBD4E | Aa | 1.74:1 | Fail |
#807E00 on #39AE20 | Aa | 1.48:1 | Fail |
#39AE20 on #00C8A2 | Aa | 1.35:1 | Fail |
#00C8A2 on #FFBD4E | Aa | 1.29:1 | Fail |