Pistachio & Caramel Hour is a split color palette tagged forest, nature, green. A split scheme: Jade plays against Pistachio across roughly 91° of hue. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jade | #4EA26C | rgb(78, 162, 108) | hsl(141, 35%, 47%) | oklch(64.5% 0.116 153) | |
| Caramel | #AB8F00 | rgb(171, 143, 0) | hsl(50, 100%, 34%) | oklch(65.6% 0.135 95) | |
| Pistachio | #89B56D | rgb(137, 181, 109) | hsl(97, 33%, 57%) | oklch(72.4% 0.110 134) | |
| Pistachio | #BBC649 | rgb(187, 198, 73) | hsl(65, 52%, 53%) | oklch(79.4% 0.148 114) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (34% to 57%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Pistachio (#BBC649) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Caramel (#AB8F00) on #BBC649 gives 1.69:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Jade (#4EA26C) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Pistachio (#89B56D) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Pistachio & Caramel Hour
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 Caramel, Jade and Pistachio 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#AB8F00 on #BBC649 | Aa | 1.69:1 | Fail |
#4EA26C on #BBC649 | Aa | 1.68:1 | Fail |
#AB8F00 on #89B56D | Aa | 1.34:1 | Fail |
#4EA26C on #89B56D | Aa | 1.33:1 | Fail |
#89B56D on #BBC649 | Aa | 1.27:1 | Fail |
#4EA26C on #AB8F00 | Aa | 1.01:1 | Fail |