Playful Pear & Brass is a vivid split color palette tagged kids, happy, vibrant. The hues span about 94°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pear | #B8F363 | rgb(184, 243, 99) | hsl(85, 86%, 67%) | oklch(89.6% 0.183 128) | |
| Seafoam | #89EFA3 | rgb(137, 239, 163) | hsl(135, 76%, 74%) | oklch(87.1% 0.143 151) | |
| Saffron | #FFC546 | rgb(255, 197, 70) | hsl(41, 100%, 64%) | oklch(85.4% 0.152 83) | |
| Brass | #B2A900 | rgb(178, 169, 0) | hsl(57, 100%, 35%) | oklch(71.9% 0.153 106) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its split hue relationship and a soft light-to-dark ladder (74% down to 35% lightness). A natural fit for children's products and playful apps.
- Background: Pear (#B8F363) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Brass (#B2A900) on #B8F363 gives 1.87:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Saffron (#FFC546) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Seafoam (#89EFA3) 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 Playful Pear & Brass
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, Pear and Saffron 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#B8F363 on #B2A900 | Aa | 1.87:1 | Fail |
#89EFA3 on #B2A900 | Aa | 1.74:1 | Fail |
#FFC546 on #B2A900 | Aa | 1.56:1 | Fail |
#B8F363 on #FFC546 | Aa | 1.2:1 | Fail |
#89EFA3 on #FFC546 | Aa | 1.12:1 | Fail |
#B8F363 on #89EFA3 | Aa | 1.07:1 | Fail |