Pine & Putty Dream is a complementary color palette tagged dark, muted, minimal. Near-complementary hues (about 140° 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
The palette holds together thanks to its complementary hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (93% down to 10% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Linen (#F4EDE4) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Licorice (#1A1A1A) on #F4EDE4 gives 14.98:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Pine (#006F5B) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (5.28:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Putty (#D9C2AD) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Linen on Licorice at 14.98:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Pine & Putty Dream
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#F4EDE4 on #1A1A1A | Aa | 14.98:1 | AAA |
#D9C2AD on #1A1A1A | Aa | 10.17:1 | AAA |
#006F5B on #F4EDE4 | Aa | 5.28:1 | AA |
#006F5B on #D9C2AD | Aa | 3.58:1 | AA large only |
#006F5B on #1A1A1A | Aa | 2.84:1 | Fail |
#F4EDE4 on #D9C2AD | Aa | 1.47:1 | Fail |