Fern & Basil Glow is a vivid dark, monochromatic color palette tagged forest, nature, green. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Evergreen down to Pistachio. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen | #005313 | rgb(0, 83, 19) | hsl(134, 100%, 16%) | oklch(38.5% 0.120 145) | |
| Fern | #186F08 | rgb(24, 111, 8) | hsl(111, 87%, 23%) | oklch(47.3% 0.152 141) | |
| Basil | #4F8F45 | rgb(79, 143, 69) | hsl(112, 35%, 42%) | oklch(58.9% 0.126 141) | |
| Pistachio | #8FCD85 | rgb(143, 205, 133) | hsl(112, 42%, 66%) | oklch(78.8% 0.118 141) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (16% to 66%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Pistachio (#8FCD85) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Evergreen (#005313) on #8FCD85 gives 5:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Fern (#186F08) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (3.39:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Basil (#4F8F45) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Evergreen on Pistachio at 5:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Fern & Basil Glow
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#005313 on #8FCD85 | Aa | 5:1 | AA |
#186F08 on #8FCD85 | Aa | 3.39:1 | AA large only |
#005313 on #4F8F45 | Aa | 2.38:1 | Fail |
#4F8F45 on #8FCD85 | Aa | 2.1:1 | Fail |
#186F08 on #4F8F45 | Aa | 1.61:1 | Fail |
#005313 on #186F08 | Aa | 1.48:1 | Fail |