Golden Moss & Melon is a split color palette tagged modern, green, white. The hues span about 75°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Green | #4D602F | rgb(77, 96, 47) | hsl(83, 34%, 28%) | oklch(46.1% 0.076 127) | |
| Moss | #78954F | rgb(120, 149, 79) | hsl(85, 31%, 45%) | oklch(63.1% 0.102 128) | |
| Melon | #FFB3A4 | rgb(255, 179, 164) | hsl(10, 100%, 82%) | oklch(83.5% 0.092 32) | |
| Linen | #F7F2E4 | rgb(247, 242, 228) | hsl(44, 54%, 93%) | oklch(96.1% 0.019 91) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its split hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (93% down to 28% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Linen (#F7F2E4) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Hunter Green (#4D602F) on #F7F2E4 gives 6.2:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Melon (#FFB3A4) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Moss (#78954F) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Hunter Green on Linen at 6.2:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Golden Moss & Melon
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#4D602F on #F7F2E4 | Aa | 6.2:1 | AA |
#4D602F on #FFB3A4 | Aa | 4.04:1 | AA large only |
#78954F on #F7F2E4 | Aa | 3.02:1 | AA large only |
#4D602F on #78954F | Aa | 2.05:1 | Fail |
#78954F on #FFB3A4 | Aa | 1.97:1 | Fail |
#FFB3A4 on #F7F2E4 | Aa | 1.53:1 | Fail |