Saffron & Seafoam Mood is a vivid light, split color palette tagged pastel, light, white. The hues span about 126°, 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. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow | #FFF8F6 | rgb(255, 248, 246) | hsl(13, 100%, 98%) | oklch(98.4% 0.008 37) | |
| Saffron | #F5C976 | rgb(245, 201, 118) | hsl(39, 86%, 71%) | oklch(85.7% 0.113 82) | |
| Seafoam | #98EDD8 | rgb(152, 237, 216) | hsl(165, 70%, 76%) | oklch(88.6% 0.088 177) | |
| Silver | #C0BAB4 | rgb(192, 186, 180) | hsl(30, 9%, 73%) | oklch(79.2% 0.011 68) |
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 (98% down to 71% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Snow (#FFF8F6) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Silver (#C0BAB4) on #FFF8F6 gives 1.83:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Saffron (#F5C976) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Seafoam (#98EDD8) 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 & Seafoam Mood
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, Snow and Seafoam 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#FFF8F6 on #C0BAB4 | Aa | 1.83:1 | Fail |
#FFF8F6 on #F5C976 | Aa | 1.48:1 | Fail |
#98EDD8 on #C0BAB4 | Aa | 1.41:1 | Fail |
#FFF8F6 on #98EDD8 | Aa | 1.3:1 | Fail |
#F5C976 on #C0BAB4 | Aa | 1.24:1 | Fail |
#F5C976 on #98EDD8 | Aa | 1.14:1 | Fail |