Mossy Olive & Moss is a analogous color palette tagged forest, nature, warm. The hues stay within 56° 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. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut | #554223 | rgb(85, 66, 35) | hsl(37, 42%, 24%) | oklch(39.2% 0.053 78) | |
| Olive | #9B8A00 | rgb(155, 138, 0) | hsl(53, 100%, 30%) | oklch(62.9% 0.131 101) | |
| Moss | #93A869 | rgb(147, 168, 105) | hsl(80, 27%, 54%) | oklch(70.0% 0.089 124) | |
| Dusty Rose | #DAA785 | rgb(218, 167, 133) | hsl(24, 53%, 69%) | oklch(76.7% 0.076 55) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its analogous hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (69% down to 24% lightness). A natural fit for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Dusty Rose (#DAA785) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Walnut (#554223) on #DAA785 gives 4.5:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Olive (#9B8A00) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Moss (#93A869) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Walnut on Dusty Rose at 4.5:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Mossy Olive & Moss
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, Moss and Dusty Rose 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#554223 on #DAA785 | Aa | 4.5:1 | AA |
#554223 on #93A869 | Aa | 3.67:1 | AA large only |
#554223 on #9B8A00 | Aa | 2.75:1 | Fail |
#9B8A00 on #DAA785 | Aa | 1.63:1 | Fail |
#9B8A00 on #93A869 | Aa | 1.33:1 | Fail |
#93A869 on #DAA785 | Aa | 1.22:1 | Fail |