Pineapple & Vanilla Glow is a vivid analogous color palette tagged dark, beige, brown. The hues stay within 44° of each other on the color wheel, which is why the palette feels cohesive rather than busy. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanilla | #E4F8B4 | rgb(228, 248, 180) | hsl(78, 83%, 84%) | oklch(94.8% 0.090 121) | |
| Pineapple | #DDE178 | rgb(221, 225, 120) | hsl(62, 64%, 68%) | oklch(88.5% 0.129 111) | |
| Coffee | #715120 | rgb(113, 81, 32) | hsl(36, 56%, 28%) | oklch(45.9% 0.078 75) | |
| Espresso | #362713 | rgb(54, 39, 19) | hsl(34, 48%, 14%) | oklch(28.5% 0.039 73) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its analogous hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (84% down to 14% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Vanilla (#E4F8B4) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Espresso (#362713) on #E4F8B4 gives 12.62:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Pineapple (#DDE178) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Coffee (#715120) for highlights, badges and hover states.
4 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Vanilla on Espresso at 12.62:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Pineapple & Vanilla Glow
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#E4F8B4 on #362713 | Aa | 12.62:1 | AAA |
#DDE178 on #362713 | Aa | 10.38:1 | AAA |
#E4F8B4 on #715120 | Aa | 6.34:1 | AA |
#DDE178 on #715120 | Aa | 5.21:1 | AA |
#715120 on #362713 | Aa | 1.99:1 | Fail |
#E4F8B4 on #DDE178 | Aa | 1.22:1 | Fail |