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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charcoal | #3D405B | rgb(61, 64, 91) | hsl(234, 20%, 30%) | oklch(38.0% 0.046 279) | |
| Sage | #81B29A | rgb(129, 178, 154) | hsl(151, 24%, 60%) | oklch(72.2% 0.063 163) | |
| Apricot | #F2CC8F | rgb(242, 204, 143) | hsl(37, 79%, 75%) | oklch(86.4% 0.089 79) | |
| Beige | #F4F1DE | rgb(244, 241, 222) | hsl(52, 50%, 91%) | oklch(95.5% 0.025 100) |
Why it works and how to use it
Mustard Field is a complementary color palette tagged vintage, muted, beige. Near-complementary hues (about 178° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
The palette holds together thanks to its complementary hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (91% down to 30% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Beige (#F4F1DE) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Charcoal (#3D405B) on #F4F1DE gives 8.87:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Apricot (#F2CC8F) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Sage (#81B29A) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Charcoal on Beige at 8.87:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Mustard Field
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.
Palette card

Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#3D405B on #F4F1DE | Aa | 8.87:1 | AAA |
#3D405B on #F2CC8F | Aa | 6.63:1 | AA |
#3D405B on #81B29A | Aa | 4.21:1 | AA large only |
#81B29A on #F4F1DE | Aa | 2.11:1 | Fail |
#81B29A on #F2CC8F | Aa | 1.57:1 | Fail |
#F2CC8F on #F4F1DE | Aa | 1.34:1 | Fail |