Grounded Caramel & Olive is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged warm, earthy, green. All four colors sit within 21° of hue, so the scheme reads as one color explored across light and dark. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Green | #5B580A | rgb(91, 88, 10) | hsl(58, 80%, 20%) | oklch(44.9% 0.092 107) | |
| Olive | #8D7900 | rgb(141, 121, 0) | hsl(51, 100%, 28%) | oklch(57.7% 0.119 98) | |
| Caramel | #DC8900 | rgb(220, 137, 0) | hsl(37, 100%, 43%) | oklch(70.1% 0.154 68) | |
| Tan | #CEBB98 | rgb(206, 187, 152) | hsl(39, 36%, 70%) | oklch(79.9% 0.052 83) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Olive takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 20% to 70%. Well suited to wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Tan (#CEBB98) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Hunter Green (#5B580A) on #CEBB98 gives 3.93:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Olive (#8D7900) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Caramel (#DC8900) 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 Grounded Caramel & Olive
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#5B580A on #CEBB98 | Aa | 3.93:1 | AA large only |
#5B580A on #DC8900 | Aa | 2.68:1 | Fail |
#8D7900 on #CEBB98 | Aa | 2.3:1 | Fail |
#5B580A on #8D7900 | Aa | 1.71:1 | Fail |
#8D7900 on #DC8900 | Aa | 1.57:1 | Fail |
#DC8900 on #CEBB98 | Aa | 1.47:1 | Fail |