Kelly & Cream is a monochromatic color palette tagged nature, muted, cold. All four colors sit within 12° of hue, so the scheme reads as one color explored across light and dark. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juniper | #2D6A4F | rgb(45, 106, 79) | hsl(153, 40%, 30%) | oklch(47.6% 0.078 162) | |
| Basil | #40916C | rgb(64, 145, 108) | hsl(153, 39%, 41%) | oklch(59.6% 0.098 161) | |
| Celadon | #B7E4C7 | rgb(183, 228, 199) | hsl(141, 45%, 81%) | oklch(87.9% 0.061 157) | |
| Snow | #FFFDF7 | rgb(255, 253, 247) | hsl(45, 100%, 98%) | oklch(99.4% 0.008 91) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its monochromatic hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (98% down to 30% lightness). A natural fit for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Snow (#FFFDF7) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Juniper (#2D6A4F) on #FFFDF7 gives 6.28:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Celadon (#B7E4C7) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Basil (#40916C) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Juniper on Snow at 6.28:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Kelly & Cream
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#2D6A4F on #FFFDF7 | Aa | 6.28:1 | AA |
#2D6A4F on #B7E4C7 | Aa | 4.55:1 | AA |
#40916C on #FFFDF7 | Aa | 3.76:1 | AA large only |
#40916C on #B7E4C7 | Aa | 2.72:1 | Fail |
#2D6A4F on #40916C | Aa | 1.67:1 | Fail |
#B7E4C7 on #FFFDF7 | Aa | 1.38:1 | Fail |