Grounded Pistachio & Hunter Green is a split color palette tagged modern, green. The hues span about 85°, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jet | #353714 | rgb(53, 55, 20) | hsl(63, 47%, 15%) | oklch(32.6% 0.054 112) | |
| Hunter Green | #585D25 | rgb(88, 93, 37) | hsl(65, 43%, 25%) | oklch(46.1% 0.078 114) | |
| Pistachio | #79BB7C | rgb(121, 187, 124) | hsl(123, 33%, 60%) | oklch(73.1% 0.112 145) | |
| Eggshell | #F2E9DA | rgb(242, 233, 218) | hsl(38, 48%, 90%) | oklch(93.7% 0.022 81) |
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 (90% down to 15% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Eggshell (#F2E9DA) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Jet (#353714) on #F2E9DA gives 10.21:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Hunter Green (#585D25) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (5.8:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Pistachio (#79BB7C) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Jet on Eggshell at 10.21:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Grounded Pistachio & Hunter Green
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#353714 on #F2E9DA | Aa | 10.21:1 | AAA |
#585D25 on #F2E9DA | Aa | 5.8:1 | AA |
#353714 on #79BB7C | Aa | 5.39:1 | AA |
#585D25 on #79BB7C | Aa | 3.06:1 | AA large only |
#79BB7C on #F2E9DA | Aa | 1.89:1 | Fail |
#353714 on #585D25 | Aa | 1.76:1 | Fail |