Olive & Fern Path is a complementary color palette tagged modern, green, white. Near-complementary hues (about 168° 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.
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Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (30% to 99%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: White (#FDFDFD) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Fern (#2E7D5B) on #FDFDFD gives 4.91:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Olive (#9B6F00) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (4.42:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Bubblegum (#F9C5D1) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is White on Fern at 4.91:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Olive & Fern Path
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, Olive and Fern 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#FDFDFD on #2E7D5B | Aa | 4.91:1 | AA |
#9B6F00 on #FDFDFD | Aa | 4.42:1 | AA large only |
#F9C5D1 on #2E7D5B | Aa | 3.32:1 | AA large only |
#9B6F00 on #F9C5D1 | Aa | 2.99:1 | Fail |
#FDFDFD on #F9C5D1 | Aa | 1.48:1 | Fail |
#9B6F00 on #2E7D5B | Aa | 1.11:1 | Fail |