#251C00
#6F5E00
#D3A700
#F1BD3A
#FFF280Pineapple
#C5B200Mustard
#686400Fern
#1A1700Licorice
Lemon Mustard & Pineapple is a vivid dark, monochromatic color palette tagged dark, warm, yellow. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Licorice down to Pineapple. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pineapple | #FFF280 | rgb(255, 242, 128) | hsl(54, 100%, 75%) | oklch(94.9% 0.136 103) | |
| Mustard | #C5B200 | rgb(197, 178, 0) | hsl(54, 100%, 39%) | oklch(75.6% 0.158 102) | |
| Fern | #686400 | rgb(104, 100, 0) | hsl(58, 100%, 20%) | oklch(49.1% 0.105 107) | |
| Licorice | #1A1700 | rgb(26, 23, 0) | hsl(53, 100%, 5%) | oklch(20.2% 0.042 103) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Mustard takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 5% to 75%. Well suited to dark-mode interfaces and gaming.
- Background: Pineapple (#FFF280) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Licorice (#1A1700) on #FFF280 gives 15.66:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Mustard (#C5B200) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Fern (#686400) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Pineapple on Licorice at 15.66:1.
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#FFF280
#C5B200
#686400
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Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#FFF280 on #1A1700 | Aa | 15.66:1 | AAA |
#C5B200 on #1A1700 | Aa | 8.35:1 | AAA |
#FFF280 on #686400 | Aa | 5.35:1 | AA |
#686400 on #1A1700 | Aa | 2.92:1 | Fail |
#C5B200 on #686400 | Aa | 2.86:1 | Fail |
#FFF280 on #C5B200 | Aa | 1.87:1 | Fail |
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