Juicy Mustard & Honey is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged vibrant, warm, yellow. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Raisin down to Citrine. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is warm.
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Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Honey takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 12% to 62%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Citrine (#DFD65D) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Raisin (#1F1F1F) on #DFD65D gives 10.92:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Honey (#DE9500) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Mustard (#E1B100) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Citrine on Raisin at 10.92:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Juicy Mustard & Honey
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: under deuteranopia, Mustard and Citrine become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#DFD65D on #1F1F1F | Aa | 10.92:1 | AAA |
#E1B100 on #1F1F1F | Aa | 8.23:1 | AAA |
#DE9500 on #1F1F1F | Aa | 6.6:1 | AA |
#DE9500 on #DFD65D | Aa | 1.66:1 | Fail |
#E1B100 on #DFD65D | Aa | 1.33:1 | Fail |
#DE9500 on #E1B100 | Aa | 1.25:1 | Fail |