Mossy Spruce & Sage is a dark, analogous color palette tagged forest, nature, muted. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Sage, Spruce, Evergreen) give it a natural, low-tension flow. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is cool.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sage | #82AC82 | rgb(130, 172, 130) | hsl(120, 20%, 59%) | oklch(70.2% 0.076 145) | |
| Shadow | #6F7A56 | rgb(111, 122, 86) | hsl(78, 17%, 41%) | oklch(56.0% 0.055 122) | |
| Spruce | #006D51 | rgb(0, 109, 81) | hsl(165, 100%, 21%) | oklch(47.5% 0.097 168) | |
| Evergreen | #003F3C | rgb(0, 63, 60) | hsl(177, 100%, 12%) | oklch(33.2% 0.057 189) |
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 (59% down to 12% lightness). A natural fit for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Sage (#82AC82) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Evergreen (#003F3C) on #82AC82 gives 4.6:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Spruce (#006D51) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Shadow (#6F7A56) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Sage on Evergreen at 4.6:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Mossy Spruce & Sage
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, Shadow and Spruce 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#82AC82 on #003F3C | Aa | 4.6:1 | AA |
#6F7A56 on #003F3C | Aa | 2.59:1 | Fail |
#82AC82 on #006D51 | Aa | 2.47:1 | Fail |
#006D51 on #003F3C | Aa | 1.86:1 | Fail |
#82AC82 on #6F7A56 | Aa | 1.78:1 | Fail |
#6F7A56 on #006D51 | Aa | 1.39:1 | Fail |