Moss Stone is a muted analogous color palette tagged muted, white. The hues stay within 44° of each other on the color wheel, which is why the palette feels cohesive rather than busy. Every color is softened, so it works well as a background system for text-heavy layouts. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juniper | #4E5E3C | rgb(78, 94, 60) | hsl(88, 22%, 30%) | oklch(45.9% 0.056 129) | |
| Moss | #7E8C63 | rgb(126, 140, 99) | hsl(80, 17%, 47%) | oklch(61.8% 0.061 123) | |
| Mushroom | #B8B29C | rgb(184, 178, 156) | hsl(47, 16%, 67%) | oklch(76.3% 0.031 94) | |
| Eggshell | #EEEBE3 | rgb(238, 235, 227) | hsl(44, 24%, 91%) | oklch(94.0% 0.011 90) |
Why it works and how to use it
Two of the four colors are near-neutral, which leaves room for Moss to lead. Lightness runs from 30% to 91%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Eggshell (#EEEBE3) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Juniper (#4E5E3C) on #EEEBE3 gives 5.9:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Moss (#7E8C63) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (3.03:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Mushroom (#B8B29C) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Juniper on Eggshell at 5.9:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Moss Stone
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: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#4E5E3C on #EEEBE3 | Aa | 5.9:1 | AA |
#4E5E3C on #B8B29C | Aa | 3.31:1 | AA large only |
#7E8C63 on #EEEBE3 | Aa | 3.03:1 | AA large only |
#4E5E3C on #7E8C63 | Aa | 1.95:1 | Fail |
#B8B29C on #EEEBE3 | Aa | 1.78:1 | Fail |
#7E8C63 on #B8B29C | Aa | 1.7:1 | Fail |