Pistachio & Copper Whisper is a split color palette tagged warm, earthy, brown. A split scheme: Walnut plays against Celadon across roughly 102° 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut | #693A2E | rgb(105, 58, 46) | hsl(12, 39%, 30%) | oklch(40.4% 0.070 35) | |
| Copper | #A47119 | rgb(164, 113, 25) | hsl(38, 74%, 37%) | oklch(58.7% 0.116 75) | |
| Pistachio | #A8BD59 | rgb(168, 189, 89) | hsl(73, 43%, 55%) | oklch(76.1% 0.129 119) | |
| Celadon | #BDEEB8 | rgb(189, 238, 184) | hsl(114, 61%, 83%) | oklch(90.1% 0.088 142) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its split hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (83% down to 30% lightness). A natural fit for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Celadon (#BDEEB8) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Walnut (#693A2E) on #BDEEB8 gives 7.16:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Copper (#A47119) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (3.25:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Pistachio (#A8BD59) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Walnut on Celadon at 7.16:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Pistachio & Copper Whisper
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#693A2E on #BDEEB8 | Aa | 7.16:1 | AAA |
#693A2E on #A8BD59 | Aa | 4.49:1 | AA large only |
#A47119 on #BDEEB8 | Aa | 3.25:1 | AA large only |
#693A2E on #A47119 | Aa | 2.21:1 | Fail |
#A47119 on #A8BD59 | Aa | 2.04:1 | Fail |
#A8BD59 on #BDEEB8 | Aa | 1.59:1 | Fail |