Kelly Green & Marigold Story is a vivid dark, analogous color palette tagged autumn, vibrant, warm. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Marigold, Kelly Green, Bronze) give it a natural, low-tension flow. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marigold | #E4A71C | rgb(228, 167, 28) | hsl(42, 79%, 50%) | oklch(76.6% 0.152 81) | |
| Kelly Green | #92B100 | rgb(146, 177, 0) | hsl(71, 100%, 35%) | oklch(71.1% 0.171 121) | |
| Bronze | #CE833A | rgb(206, 131, 58) | hsl(30, 60%, 52%) | oklch(67.5% 0.127 62) | |
| Fern | #706400 | rgb(112, 100, 0) | hsl(54, 100%, 22%) | oklch(49.9% 0.104 101) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its analogous hue relationship and a soft light-to-dark ladder (52% down to 22% lightness). A natural fit for dark-mode interfaces and gaming.
- Background: Marigold (#E4A71C) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Fern (#706400) on #E4A71C gives 2.8:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Kelly Green (#92B100) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Bronze (#CE833A) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Kelly Green & Marigold Story
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 protanopia and deuteranopia, Marigold and Kelly 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#E4A71C on #706400 | Aa | 2.8:1 | Fail |
#92B100 on #706400 | Aa | 2.42:1 | Fail |
#CE833A on #706400 | Aa | 1.97:1 | Fail |
#E4A71C on #CE833A | Aa | 1.42:1 | Fail |
#92B100 on #CE833A | Aa | 1.23:1 | Fail |
#E4A71C on #92B100 | Aa | 1.16:1 | Fail |