Mustard & Aquamarine Shore is a vivid split color palette tagged happy, light, yellow. A split scheme: Mustard plays against Aquamarine across roughly 117° of hue. 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.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustard | #D8AE00 | rgb(216, 174, 0) | hsl(48, 100%, 42%) | oklch(76.7% 0.157 91) | |
| White | #FFFDFC | rgb(255, 253, 252) | hsl(20, 100%, 99%) | oklch(99.5% 0.003 49) | |
| Aquamarine | #69F3D0 | rgb(105, 243, 208) | hsl(165, 85%, 68%) | oklch(87.8% 0.131 174) | |
| Mushroom | #AFAFAF | rgb(175, 175, 175) | hsl(0, 0%, 69%) | oklch(75.4% 0.000 0) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (42% to 99%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: White (#FFFDFC) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Mushroom (#AFAFAF) on #FFFDFC gives 2.16:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Mustard (#D8AE00) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Aquamarine (#69F3D0) 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 Mustard & Aquamarine Shore
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, White and Aquamarine 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#FFFDFC on #AFAFAF | Aa | 2.16:1 | Fail |
#D8AE00 on #FFFDFC | Aa | 2.08:1 | Fail |
#69F3D0 on #AFAFAF | Aa | 1.6:1 | Fail |
#D8AE00 on #69F3D0 | Aa | 1.54:1 | Fail |
#FFFDFC on #69F3D0 | Aa | 1.35:1 | Fail |
#D8AE00 on #AFAFAF | Aa | 1.04:1 | Fail |