Mustard & Pineapple Hour is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged modern, warm, white. All four colors sit within 7° of hue, so the scheme reads as one color explored across light and dark. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivory | #FFFBF0 | rgb(255, 251, 240) | hsl(44, 100%, 97%) | oklch(98.8% 0.015 90) | |
| Pineapple | #FFEC89 | rgb(255, 236, 137) | hsl(50, 100%, 77%) | oklch(93.8% 0.122 99) | |
| Mustard | #C3B800 | rgb(195, 184, 0) | hsl(57, 100%, 38%) | oklch(76.7% 0.163 105) | |
| Espresso | #2E2900 | rgb(46, 41, 0) | hsl(53, 100%, 9%) | oklch(27.8% 0.058 102) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Pineapple takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 9% to 97%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Ivory (#FFFBF0) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Espresso (#2E2900) on #FFFBF0 gives 14.17:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Pineapple (#FFEC89) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Mustard (#C3B800) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Ivory on Espresso at 14.17:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Mustard & Pineapple Hour
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 tritanopia, Ivory and Pineapple 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#FFFBF0 on #2E2900 | Aa | 14.17:1 | AAA |
#FFEC89 on #2E2900 | Aa | 12.29:1 | AAA |
#C3B800 on #2E2900 | Aa | 7.1:1 | AAA |
#FFFBF0 on #C3B800 | Aa | 2:1 | Fail |
#FFEC89 on #C3B800 | Aa | 1.73:1 | Fail |
#FFFBF0 on #FFEC89 | Aa | 1.15:1 | Fail |