Regal Mustard & Mushroom is a monochromatic color palette tagged gold, luxury, minimal. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Gunmetal down to Smoke. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunmetal | #2B2B2A | rgb(43, 43, 42) | hsl(60, 1%, 17%) | oklch(28.9% 0.002 107) | |
| Mustard | #D8B500 | rgb(216, 181, 0) | hsl(50, 100%, 42%) | oklch(78.1% 0.160 95) | |
| Mushroom | #BEB8A1 | rgb(190, 184, 161) | hsl(48, 18%, 69%) | oklch(78.1% 0.032 95) | |
| Smoke | #F7F7F6 | rgb(247, 247, 246) | hsl(60, 6%, 97%) | oklch(97.6% 0.001 106) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its monochromatic hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (97% down to 17% lightness). A natural fit for premium branding and packaging.
- Background: Smoke (#F7F7F6) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Gunmetal (#2B2B2A) on #F7F7F6 gives 13.22:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Mustard (#D8B500) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Mushroom (#BEB8A1) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Gunmetal on Smoke at 13.22:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Regal Mustard & Mushroom
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 tritanopia, Mustard and Mushroom 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#2B2B2A on #F7F7F6 | Aa | 13.22:1 | AAA |
#2B2B2A on #BEB8A1 | Aa | 7.13:1 | AAA |
#2B2B2A on #D8B500 | Aa | 7.11:1 | AAA |
#D8B500 on #F7F7F6 | Aa | 1.86:1 | Fail |
#BEB8A1 on #F7F7F6 | Aa | 1.86:1 | Fail |
#D8B500 on #BEB8A1 | Aa | 1:1 | Fail |