#00480D
#005748
#007E8C
#5A96BD
#1C7A41Fern
#516E86Storm
#4297A8Cadet
#85B5ACSage
Forest Fern & Cadet is a analogous color palette tagged forest, nature, cold. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Fern, Storm, Cadet) give it a natural, low-tension flow. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is cool.
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Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Cadet takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 29% to 62%. Well suited to wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Sage (#85B5AC) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Fern (#1C7A41) on #85B5AC gives 2.35:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Cadet (#4297A8) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Storm (#516E86) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
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A palette preview that turns four colors into a page, so you can judge hierarchy, contrast and mood before you commit.
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#1C7A41
#516E86
#4297A8
#85B5AC
Color-blind check: under tritanopia, Fern and Storm 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#1C7A41 on #85B5AC | Aa | 2.35:1 | Fail |
#516E86 on #85B5AC | Aa | 2.34:1 | Fail |
#1C7A41 on #4297A8 | Aa | 1.59:1 | Fail |
#516E86 on #4297A8 | Aa | 1.59:1 | Fail |
#4297A8 on #85B5AC | Aa | 1.48:1 | Fail |
#1C7A41 on #516E86 | Aa | 1:1 | Fail |
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