Mustard & Celadon Shore is a vivid analogous color palette tagged autumn, warm, green. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Olive, Ochre, Mustard) give it a natural, low-tension flow. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olive | #808833 | rgb(128, 136, 51) | hsl(66, 45%, 37%) | oklch(60.2% 0.109 114) | |
| Ochre | #BD7C00 | rgb(189, 124, 0) | hsl(39, 100%, 37%) | oklch(63.8% 0.136 73) | |
| Mustard | #D2AC00 | rgb(210, 172, 0) | hsl(49, 100%, 41%) | oklch(75.6% 0.155 93) | |
| Celadon | #A0DD7B | rgb(160, 221, 123) | hsl(97, 59%, 67%) | oklch(83.4% 0.143 135) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (37% to 67%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Celadon (#A0DD7B) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Olive (#808833) on #A0DD7B gives 2.39:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Ochre (#BD7C00) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Mustard (#D2AC00) 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 & Celadon 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 and deuteranopia, Olive and Ochre 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#808833 on #A0DD7B | Aa | 2.39:1 | Fail |
#BD7C00 on #A0DD7B | Aa | 2.17:1 | Fail |
#808833 on #D2AC00 | Aa | 1.76:1 | Fail |
#BD7C00 on #D2AC00 | Aa | 1.59:1 | Fail |
#D2AC00 on #A0DD7B | Aa | 1.36:1 | Fail |
#808833 on #BD7C00 | Aa | 1.1:1 | Fail |