Kelly Green & Saffron Muse is a split color palette tagged modern, green, yellow. The hues span about 81°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Green | #7EB921 | rgb(126, 185, 33) | hsl(83, 70%, 43%) | oklch(71.9% 0.182 130) | |
| Saffron | #FFD166 | rgb(255, 209, 102) | hsl(42, 100%, 70%) | oklch(88.0% 0.135 86) | |
| Pistachio | #8CD790 | rgb(140, 215, 144) | hsl(123, 48%, 70%) | oklch(81.2% 0.124 146) | |
| White | #FDFDFD | rgb(253, 253, 253) | hsl(0, 0%, 99%) | oklch(99.4% 0.000 0) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its split hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (99% down to 43% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: White (#FDFDFD) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Kelly Green (#7EB921) on #FDFDFD gives 2.33:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Saffron (#FFD166) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Pistachio (#8CD790) 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 & Saffron Muse
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, Saffron and Pistachio 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#7EB921 on #FDFDFD | Aa | 2.33:1 | Fail |
#8CD790 on #FDFDFD | Aa | 1.69:1 | Fail |
#7EB921 on #FFD166 | Aa | 1.65:1 | Fail |
#FFD166 on #FDFDFD | Aa | 1.42:1 | Fail |
#7EB921 on #8CD790 | Aa | 1.38:1 | Fail |
#FFD166 on #8CD790 | Aa | 1.19:1 | Fail |