Fresh Saffron & Moss is a split color palette tagged spring, pastel, warm. A split scheme: Vanilla plays against Moss across roughly 84° of hue. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanilla | #EAE9AC | rgb(234, 233, 172) | hsl(59, 60%, 80%) | oklch(92.0% 0.079 107) | |
| Celadon | #A5E5AC | rgb(165, 229, 172) | hsl(127, 55%, 77%) | oklch(86.4% 0.102 147) | |
| Saffron | #F0C457 | rgb(240, 196, 87) | hsl(43, 84%, 64%) | oklch(83.9% 0.135 87) | |
| Moss | #8BAB5F | rgb(139, 171, 95) | hsl(85, 31%, 52%) | oklch(69.9% 0.109 128) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (52% to 80%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Vanilla (#EAE9AC) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Moss (#8BAB5F) on #EAE9AC gives 2.07:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Saffron (#F0C457) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Celadon (#A5E5AC) 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 Fresh Saffron & Moss
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 protanopia and deuteranopia, Vanilla and Celadon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#EAE9AC on #8BAB5F | Aa | 2.07:1 | Fail |
#A5E5AC on #8BAB5F | Aa | 1.78:1 | Fail |
#F0C457 on #8BAB5F | Aa | 1.57:1 | Fail |
#EAE9AC on #F0C457 | Aa | 1.31:1 | Fail |
#EAE9AC on #A5E5AC | Aa | 1.16:1 | Fail |
#A5E5AC on #F0C457 | Aa | 1.13:1 | Fail |