Leafy Basil & Pistachio is a analogous color palette tagged modern, green. The hues stay within 61° 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.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Green | #445D3D | rgb(68, 93, 61) | hsl(107, 21%, 30%) | oklch(44.9% 0.059 139) | |
| Basil | #459F53 | rgb(69, 159, 83) | hsl(129, 39%, 45%) | oklch(62.9% 0.141 147) | |
| Pistachio | #92C576 | rgb(146, 197, 118) | hsl(99, 41%, 62%) | oklch(76.9% 0.120 135) | |
| Putty | #BDC29C | rgb(189, 194, 156) | hsl(68, 24%, 69%) | oklch(80.0% 0.052 114) |
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 (69% down to 30% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Putty (#BDC29C) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Hunter Green (#445D3D) on #BDC29C gives 3.95:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Pistachio (#92C576) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Basil (#459F53) 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 Leafy Basil & Pistachio
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 and tritanopia, Pistachio and Putty 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#445D3D on #BDC29C | Aa | 3.95:1 | AA large only |
#445D3D on #92C576 | Aa | 3.64:1 | AA large only |
#445D3D on #459F53 | Aa | 2.2:1 | Fail |
#459F53 on #BDC29C | Aa | 1.79:1 | Fail |
#459F53 on #92C576 | Aa | 1.65:1 | Fail |
#92C576 on #BDC29C | Aa | 1.09:1 | Fail |