Olive & Tan Shore is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged warm, earthy. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Jet down to Buttercream. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buttercream | #FFF6DA | rgb(255, 246, 218) | hsl(45, 100%, 93%) | oklch(97.3% 0.038 92) | |
| Tan | #D9BA70 | rgb(217, 186, 112) | hsl(42, 58%, 65%) | oklch(80.0% 0.100 87) | |
| Olive | #8C6C00 | rgb(140, 108, 0) | hsl(46, 100%, 27%) | oklch(54.8% 0.112 88) | |
| Jet | #373017 | rgb(55, 48, 23) | hsl(47, 41%, 15%) | oklch(31.0% 0.041 94) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (15% to 93%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Buttercream (#FFF6DA) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Jet (#373017) on #FFF6DA gives 12.17:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Olive (#8C6C00) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (4.56:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Tan (#D9BA70) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Buttercream on Jet at 12.17:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Olive & Tan Shore
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#FFF6DA on #373017 | Aa | 12.17:1 | AAA |
#D9BA70 on #373017 | Aa | 7.02:1 | AAA |
#FFF6DA on #8C6C00 | Aa | 4.56:1 | AA |
#8C6C00 on #373017 | Aa | 2.67:1 | Fail |
#D9BA70 on #8C6C00 | Aa | 2.63:1 | Fail |
#FFF6DA on #D9BA70 | Aa | 1.74:1 | Fail |