Mustard & Pistachio Glow is a vivid split color palette tagged autumn, warm, green. A split scheme: Chocolate plays against Mustard across roughly 75° of hue. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chocolate | #7A4D00 | rgb(122, 77, 0) | hsl(38, 100%, 24%) | oklch(46.0% 0.099 71) | |
| Basil | #62975B | rgb(98, 151, 91) | hsl(113, 25%, 47%) | oklch(62.4% 0.104 142) | |
| Pistachio | #ACBD6B | rgb(172, 189, 107) | hsl(72, 38%, 58%) | oklch(76.7% 0.109 119) | |
| Mustard | #DAB700 | rgb(218, 183, 0) | hsl(50, 100%, 43%) | oklch(78.7% 0.162 95) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (24% to 58%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Mustard (#DAB700) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Chocolate (#7A4D00) on #DAB700 gives 3.72:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Pistachio (#ACBD6B) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Basil (#62975B) 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 & Pistachio Glow
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: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#7A4D00 on #DAB700 | Aa | 3.72:1 | AA large only |
#7A4D00 on #ACBD6B | Aa | 3.55:1 | AA large only |
#7A4D00 on #62975B | Aa | 2.11:1 | Fail |
#62975B on #DAB700 | Aa | 1.76:1 | Fail |
#62975B on #ACBD6B | Aa | 1.68:1 | Fail |
#ACBD6B on #DAB700 | Aa | 1.05:1 | Fail |