Fern & Spruce Field is a monochromatic color palette tagged muted, cold, minimal. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Spruce down to Snow. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (29% to 97%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Snow (#FBFAF6) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Spruce (#355D4B) on #FBFAF6 gives 7.13:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Fern (#427E62) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (4.58:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Fog (#CECEBB) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Spruce on Snow at 7.13:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Fern & Spruce Field
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#355D4B on #FBFAF6 | Aa | 7.13:1 | AAA |
#355D4B on #CECEBB | Aa | 4.67:1 | AA |
#427E62 on #FBFAF6 | Aa | 4.58:1 | AA |
#427E62 on #CECEBB | Aa | 3:1 | AA large only |
#355D4B on #427E62 | Aa | 1.56:1 | Fail |
#CECEBB on #FBFAF6 | Aa | 1.53:1 | Fail |