Pistachio & Emerald Story is a vivid split color palette tagged cold, green, teal. A split scheme: Pistachio plays against Vanilla across roughly 111° of hue. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pistachio | #89DD6A | rgb(137, 221, 106) | hsl(104, 63%, 64%) | oklch(81.8% 0.171 138) | |
| Cadet | #00A896 | rgb(0, 168, 150) | hsl(174, 100%, 33%) | oklch(65.6% 0.118 182) | |
| Emerald | #02C39A | rgb(2, 195, 154) | hsl(167, 98%, 39%) | oklch(72.7% 0.143 171) | |
| Vanilla | #F0F3BD | rgb(240, 243, 189) | hsl(63, 69%, 85%) | oklch(94.9% 0.070 110) |
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 (85% down to 33% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Vanilla (#F0F3BD) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cadet (#00A896) on #F0F3BD gives 2.59:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Emerald (#02C39A) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Pistachio (#89DD6A) 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 & Emerald Story
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#00A896 on #F0F3BD | Aa | 2.59:1 | Fail |
#02C39A on #F0F3BD | Aa | 1.97:1 | Fail |
#89DD6A on #00A896 | Aa | 1.79:1 | Fail |
#89DD6A on #F0F3BD | Aa | 1.45:1 | Fail |
#89DD6A on #02C39A | Aa | 1.36:1 | Fail |
#00A896 on #02C39A | Aa | 1.32:1 | Fail |