Saffron & Pistachio Tale is a split color palette tagged boho, green. A split scheme: Saffron plays against Hunter Green across roughly 122° of hue. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saffron | #FDC76A | rgb(253, 199, 106) | hsl(38, 97%, 70%) | oklch(86.0% 0.127 79) | |
| Seafoam | #89E5C7 | rgb(137, 229, 199) | hsl(160, 64%, 72%) | oklch(85.6% 0.099 171) | |
| Pistachio | #91C987 | rgb(145, 201, 135) | hsl(111, 38%, 66%) | oklch(78.0% 0.108 141) | |
| Hunter Green | #585932 | rgb(88, 89, 50) | hsl(62, 28%, 27%) | oklch(45.3% 0.058 110) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (27% to 72%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Seafoam (#89E5C7) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Hunter Green (#585932) on #89E5C7 gives 4.88:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Saffron (#FDC76A) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Pistachio (#91C987) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Seafoam on Hunter Green at 4.88:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Saffron & Pistachio Tale
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 protanopia, Saffron and Pistachio 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#89E5C7 on #585932 | Aa | 4.88:1 | AA |
#FDC76A on #585932 | Aa | 4.69:1 | AA |
#91C987 on #585932 | Aa | 3.77:1 | AA large only |
#89E5C7 on #91C987 | Aa | 1.29:1 | Fail |
#FDC76A on #91C987 | Aa | 1.24:1 | Fail |
#FDC76A on #89E5C7 | Aa | 1.04:1 | Fail |