Mint & Pistachio Path is a vivid complementary color palette tagged summer, light, vibrant. Near-complementary hues (about 130° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pistachio | #90D241 | rgb(144, 210, 65) | hsl(87, 62%, 54%) | oklch(79.2% 0.186 131) | |
| Citrine | #DCC321 | rgb(220, 195, 33) | hsl(52, 74%, 50%) | oklch(81.4% 0.162 99) | |
| Cantaloupe | #FFBC70 | rgb(255, 188, 112) | hsl(32, 100%, 72%) | oklch(84.2% 0.121 68) | |
| Mint | #00FBAF | rgb(0, 251, 175) | hsl(162, 100%, 49%) | oklch(87.4% 0.191 162) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its complementary hue relationship and a soft light-to-dark ladder (72% down to 49% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Mint (#00FBAF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Pistachio (#90D241) on #00FBAF gives 1.34:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Cantaloupe (#FFBC70) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Citrine (#DCC321) 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 Mint & Pistachio Path
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 Citrine, Pistachio and Cantaloupe, Citrine and Cantaloupe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#90D241 on #00FBAF | Aa | 1.34:1 | Fail |
#DCC321 on #00FBAF | Aa | 1.3:1 | Fail |
#FFBC70 on #00FBAF | Aa | 1.22:1 | Fail |
#90D241 on #FFBC70 | Aa | 1.1:1 | Fail |
#DCC321 on #FFBC70 | Aa | 1.07:1 | Fail |
#90D241 on #DCC321 | Aa | 1.03:1 | Fail |