Hunter Green & Sand Breeze is a vivid complementary color palette tagged dark, warm, brown. Near-complementary hues (about 175° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espresso | #3E0A1D | rgb(62, 10, 29) | hsl(338, 72%, 14%) | oklch(24.8% 0.081 3) | |
| Hunter Green | #006638 | rgb(0, 102, 56) | hsl(153, 100%, 20%) | oklch(44.8% 0.111 155) | |
| Sand | #C9A961 | rgb(201, 169, 97) | hsl(42, 49%, 58%) | oklch(74.8% 0.099 86) | |
| Linen | #F4ECE4 | rgb(244, 236, 228) | hsl(30, 42%, 93%) | oklch(94.7% 0.014 68) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its complementary hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (93% down to 14% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Linen (#F4ECE4) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Espresso (#3E0A1D) on #F4ECE4 gives 14.19:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Hunter Green (#006638) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (6.07:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Sand (#C9A961) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Espresso on Linen at 14.19:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Hunter Green & Sand Breeze
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#3E0A1D on #F4ECE4 | Aa | 14.19:1 | AAA |
#3E0A1D on #C9A961 | Aa | 7.37:1 | AAA |
#006638 on #F4ECE4 | Aa | 6.07:1 | AA |
#006638 on #C9A961 | Aa | 3.15:1 | AA large only |
#3E0A1D on #006638 | Aa | 2.34:1 | Fail |
#C9A961 on #F4ECE4 | Aa | 1.93:1 | Fail |