Golden Saffron & Teal is a vivid split color palette tagged gold, teal, yellow. The hues span about 118°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
Color codes click any value to copy
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Saffron takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 24% to 97%. Well suited to premium branding and packaging.
- Background: Ivory (#FFFAEF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Spruce (#265244) on #FFFAEF gives 8.5:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Saffron (#EEC855) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Teal (#37836E) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Spruce on Ivory at 8.5:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Golden Saffron & Teal
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#265244 on #FFFAEF | Aa | 8.5:1 | AAA |
#265244 on #EEC855 | Aa | 5.49:1 | AA |
#37836E on #FFFAEF | Aa | 4.35:1 | AA large only |
#37836E on #EEC855 | Aa | 2.81:1 | Fail |
#265244 on #37836E | Aa | 1.95:1 | Fail |
#EEC855 on #FFFAEF | Aa | 1.55:1 | Fail |