Juicy Mustard & Sepia is a dark, analogous color palette tagged warm, yellow. The hues stay within 48° of each other on the color wheel, which is why the palette feels cohesive rather than busy. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sepia | #693900 | rgb(105, 57, 0) | hsl(33, 100%, 21%) | oklch(39.6% 0.092 61) | |
| Hunter Green | #526136 | rgb(82, 97, 54) | hsl(81, 28%, 30%) | oklch(46.9% 0.067 125) | |
| Sage | #90AF9B | rgb(144, 175, 155) | hsl(141, 16%, 63%) | oklch(72.5% 0.045 157) | |
| Mustard | #DFB800 | rgb(223, 184, 0) | hsl(50, 100%, 44%) | oklch(79.4% 0.163 93) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (21% to 63%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for dark-mode interfaces and gaming.
- Background: Mustard (#DFB800) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Sepia (#693900) on #DFB800 gives 5.03:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Hunter Green (#526136) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (3.52:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Sage (#90AF9B) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Sepia on Mustard at 5.03:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Juicy Mustard & Sepia
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, Sepia and Hunter Green 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#693900 on #DFB800 | Aa | 5.03:1 | AA |
#693900 on #90AF9B | Aa | 4.02:1 | AA large only |
#526136 on #DFB800 | Aa | 3.52:1 | AA large only |
#526136 on #90AF9B | Aa | 2.82:1 | Fail |
#693900 on #526136 | Aa | 1.43:1 | Fail |
#90AF9B on #DFB800 | Aa | 1.25:1 | Fail |