Fern Fern & Hunter Green is a vivid dark, split color palette tagged forest, nature, cold. The hues span about 107°, 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 cool.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Green | #006032 | rgb(0, 96, 50) | hsl(151, 100%, 19%) | oklch(42.9% 0.109 154) | |
| Peacock | #2D636A | rgb(45, 99, 106) | hsl(187, 40%, 30%) | oklch(46.6% 0.058 207) | |
| Fern | #52740F | rgb(82, 116, 15) | hsl(80, 77%, 26%) | oklch(51.4% 0.128 128) | |
| Cadet | #41B29F | rgb(65, 178, 159) | hsl(170, 47%, 48%) | oklch(69.5% 0.105 180) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its split hue relationship and a soft light-to-dark ladder (48% down to 19% lightness). A natural fit for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Cadet (#41B29F) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Hunter Green (#006032) on #41B29F gives 2.98:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Fern (#52740F) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Peacock (#2D636A) 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 Fern Fern & Hunter Green
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 deuteranopia and tritanopia, Hunter Green and Peacock 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#006032 on #41B29F | Aa | 2.98:1 | Fail |
#2D636A on #41B29F | Aa | 2.61:1 | Fail |
#52740F on #41B29F | Aa | 2.09:1 | Fail |
#006032 on #52740F | Aa | 1.42:1 | Fail |
#2D636A on #52740F | Aa | 1.24:1 | Fail |
#006032 on #2D636A | Aa | 1.14:1 | Fail |