Pine Jade & Fern is a dark, split color palette tagged forest, nature, green. A split scheme: Jet plays against Sage across roughly 102° of hue. 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 steps are gentle (15% to 59%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Sage (#ACAB82) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Jet (#293515) on #ACAB82 gives 5.51:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Jade (#209E77) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Fern (#447F4A) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Jet on Sage at 5.51:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Pine Jade & Fern
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, Jade and Sage 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#293515 on #ACAB82 | Aa | 5.51:1 | AA |
#293515 on #209E77 | Aa | 3.85:1 | AA large only |
#293515 on #447F4A | Aa | 2.71:1 | Fail |
#447F4A on #ACAB82 | Aa | 2.03:1 | Fail |
#209E77 on #ACAB82 | Aa | 1.43:1 | Fail |
#447F4A on #209E77 | Aa | 1.42:1 | Fail |