Grove Saffron & Hunter Green is a dark, split color palette tagged nature, green, yellow. The hues span about 123°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Green | #404F1C | rgb(64, 79, 28) | hsl(78, 48%, 21%) | oklch(40.2% 0.077 124) | |
| Spruce | #00564B | rgb(0, 86, 75) | hsl(172, 100%, 17%) | oklch(40.6% 0.074 180) | |
| Moss | #78A484 | rgb(120, 164, 132) | hsl(136, 19%, 56%) | oklch(67.8% 0.067 153) | |
| Saffron | #D8C46F | rgb(216, 196, 111) | hsl(49, 57%, 64%) | oklch(81.9% 0.108 96) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Spruce takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 17% to 64%. Well suited to wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Saffron (#D8C46F) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Hunter Green (#404F1C) on #D8C46F gives 5.12:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Spruce (#00564B) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (4.95:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Moss (#78A484) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Hunter Green on Saffron at 5.12:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Grove Saffron & 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#404F1C on #D8C46F | Aa | 5.12:1 | AA |
#00564B on #D8C46F | Aa | 4.95:1 | AA |
#404F1C on #78A484 | Aa | 3.16:1 | AA large only |
#00564B on #78A484 | Aa | 3.06:1 | AA large only |
#78A484 on #D8C46F | Aa | 1.62:1 | Fail |
#404F1C on #00564B | Aa | 1.03:1 | Fail |