Pistachio & Olive Field is a analogous color palette tagged modern, green. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Basil, Pistachio, Parchment) give it a natural, low-tension flow. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basil | #6A994E | rgb(106, 153, 78) | hsl(98, 32%, 45%) | oklch(63.1% 0.117 135) | |
| Pistachio | #A7C957 | rgb(167, 201, 87) | hsl(78, 51%, 56%) | oklch(78.7% 0.146 124) | |
| Parchment | #F2E8CF | rgb(242, 232, 207) | hsl(43, 57%, 88%) | oklch(93.2% 0.035 89) | |
| Olive | #767A00 | rgb(118, 122, 0) | hsl(62, 100%, 24%) | oklch(55.7% 0.123 112) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Pistachio takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 24% to 88%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Parchment (#F2E8CF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Olive (#767A00) on #F2E8CF gives 3.78:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Pistachio (#A7C957) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Basil (#6A994E) 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 & Olive Field
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 deuteranopia, Basil and Olive 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#F2E8CF on #767A00 | Aa | 3.78:1 | AA large only |
#6A994E on #F2E8CF | Aa | 2.74:1 | Fail |
#A7C957 on #767A00 | Aa | 2.45:1 | Fail |
#6A994E on #A7C957 | Aa | 1.77:1 | Fail |
#A7C957 on #F2E8CF | Aa | 1.55:1 | Fail |
#6A994E on #767A00 | Aa | 1.38:1 | Fail |