Saffron & Celadon Glow is a split color palette tagged boho, green, yellow. The hues span about 117°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seafoam | #8BEACA | rgb(139, 234, 202) | hsl(160, 69%, 73%) | oklch(86.9% 0.102 170) | |
| Celadon | #D0DC82 | rgb(208, 220, 130) | hsl(68, 56%, 69%) | oklch(86.5% 0.115 115) | |
| Saffron | #E3BD60 | rgb(227, 189, 96) | hsl(43, 70%, 63%) | oklch(81.3% 0.120 87) | |
| Fern | #457042 | rgb(69, 112, 66) | hsl(116, 26%, 35%) | oklch(50.1% 0.086 143) |
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 (73% down to 35% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Seafoam (#8BEACA) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Fern (#457042) on #8BEACA gives 4.03:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Saffron (#E3BD60) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Celadon (#D0DC82) 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 Saffron & Celadon Glow
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#8BEACA on #457042 | Aa | 4.03:1 | AA large only |
#D0DC82 on #457042 | Aa | 3.9:1 | AA large only |
#E3BD60 on #457042 | Aa | 3.21:1 | AA large only |
#8BEACA on #E3BD60 | Aa | 1.26:1 | Fail |
#D0DC82 on #E3BD60 | Aa | 1.22:1 | Fail |
#8BEACA on #D0DC82 | Aa | 1.03:1 | Fail |