Glow Sunflower & Pistachio is a vivid analogous color palette tagged vibrant, warm, yellow. The hues stay within 43° of each other on the color wheel, which is why the palette feels cohesive rather than busy. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pistachio | #9BBB00 | rgb(155, 187, 0) | hsl(70, 100%, 37%) | oklch(74.2% 0.178 121) | |
| Amber | #FFC145 | rgb(255, 193, 69) | hsl(40, 100%, 64%) | oklch(84.7% 0.152 81) | |
| Apricot | #FFC290 | rgb(255, 194, 144) | hsl(27, 100%, 78%) | oklch(85.8% 0.096 60) | |
| Sunflower | #F6DD00 | rgb(246, 221, 0) | hsl(54, 100%, 48%) | oklch(89.0% 0.186 101) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (37% to 78%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Sunflower (#F6DD00) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Pistachio (#9BBB00) on #F6DD00 gives 1.61:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Amber (#FFC145) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Apricot (#FFC290) 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 Glow Sunflower & Pistachio
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 and tritanopia, Pistachio and Amber, Amber and Sunflower 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#9BBB00 on #F6DD00 | Aa | 1.61:1 | Fail |
#9BBB00 on #FFC290 | Aa | 1.41:1 | Fail |
#9BBB00 on #FFC145 | Aa | 1.36:1 | Fail |
#FFC145 on #F6DD00 | Aa | 1.18:1 | Fail |
#FFC290 on #F6DD00 | Aa | 1.14:1 | Fail |
#FFC145 on #FFC290 | Aa | 1.03:1 | Fail |