Mustard & Pistachio Whisper is a analogous color palette tagged modern, white, yellow. The hues stay within 41° of each other on the color wheel, which is why the palette feels cohesive rather than busy. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivory | #FFFDE8 | rgb(255, 253, 232) | hsl(55, 100%, 95%) | oklch(99.0% 0.028 102) | |
| Mustard | #D3C03E | rgb(211, 192, 62) | hsl(52, 63%, 54%) | oklch(80.1% 0.146 101) | |
| Pistachio | #AACA8F | rgb(170, 202, 143) | hsl(93, 36%, 68%) | oklch(80.1% 0.087 131) | |
| Juniper | #435D42 | rgb(67, 93, 66) | hsl(118, 17%, 31%) | oklch(44.9% 0.053 144) |
Why it works and how to use it
Two of the four colors are near-neutral, which leaves room for Mustard to lead. Lightness runs from 31% to 95%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Ivory (#FFFDE8) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Juniper (#435D42) on #FFFDE8 gives 7.1:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Mustard (#D3C03E) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Pistachio (#AACA8F) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Ivory on Juniper at 7.1:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Mustard & Pistachio Whisper
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#FFFDE8 on #435D42 | Aa | 7.1:1 | AAA |
#AACA8F on #435D42 | Aa | 4.01:1 | AA large only |
#D3C03E on #435D42 | Aa | 3.95:1 | AA large only |
#FFFDE8 on #D3C03E | Aa | 1.8:1 | Fail |
#FFFDE8 on #AACA8F | Aa | 1.77:1 | Fail |
#D3C03E on #AACA8F | Aa | 1.02:1 | Fail |