#000000
#3A3A3A
#D4AF37
#F2F2F2
#D6D9DAFog
#A2ABAFDusty Blue
#D0BF00Mustard
#0A1418Licorice
Golden Mustard & Licorice is a neutral-based color palette tagged minimal, gray, yellow. Built almost entirely from neutrals, with Mustard (#D0BF00) as the single point of color. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fog | #D6D9DA | rgb(214, 217, 218) | hsl(195, 5%, 85%) | oklch(88.3% 0.004 220) | |
| Dusty Blue | #A2ABAF | rgb(162, 171, 175) | hsl(198, 8%, 66%) | oklch(73.5% 0.012 226) | |
| Mustard | #D0BF00 | rgb(208, 191, 0) | hsl(55, 100%, 41%) | oklch(79.4% 0.167 103) | |
| Licorice | #0A1418 | rgb(10, 20, 24) | hsl(197, 41%, 7%) | oklch(18.4% 0.017 225) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its neutral backbone and a strong light-to-dark ladder (85% down to 7% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Fog (#D6D9DA) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Licorice (#0A1418) on #D6D9DA gives 13.14:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Mustard (#D0BF00) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Dusty Blue (#A2ABAF) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Fog on Licorice at 13.14:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#D6D9DA
#A2ABAF
#D0BF00
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Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#D6D9DA on #0A1418 | Aa | 13.14:1 | AAA |
#D0BF00 on #0A1418 | Aa | 9.89:1 | AAA |
#A2ABAF on #0A1418 | Aa | 7.97:1 | AAA |
#D6D9DA on #A2ABAF | Aa | 1.65:1 | Fail |
#D6D9DA on #D0BF00 | Aa | 1.33:1 | Fail |
#A2ABAF on #D0BF00 | Aa | 1.24:1 | Fail |
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