Sand & Hunter Green Whisper is a dark, split color palette tagged earthy, muted, beige. The hues span about 87°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sand | #BDC27E | rgb(189, 194, 126) | hsl(64, 36%, 63%) | oklch(79.4% 0.089 112) | |
| Cocoa | #755E32 | rgb(117, 94, 50) | hsl(39, 40%, 33%) | oklch(49.5% 0.068 82) | |
| Walnut | #5D4637 | rgb(93, 70, 55) | hsl(24, 26%, 29%) | oklch(41.5% 0.040 54) | |
| Hunter Green | #31542B | rgb(49, 84, 43) | hsl(111, 32%, 25%) | oklch(40.8% 0.077 141) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (25% to 63%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Sand (#BDC27E) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Walnut (#5D4637) on #BDC27E gives 4.67:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Cocoa (#755E32) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (3.29:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Hunter Green (#31542B) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Sand on Walnut at 4.67:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Sand & Hunter Green Whisper
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 and deuteranopia, Cocoa and Hunter Green, Walnut and Hunter Green 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#BDC27E on #5D4637 | Aa | 4.67:1 | AA |
#BDC27E on #31542B | Aa | 4.59:1 | AA |
#BDC27E on #755E32 | Aa | 3.29:1 | AA large only |
#755E32 on #5D4637 | Aa | 1.42:1 | Fail |
#755E32 on #31542B | Aa | 1.4:1 | Fail |
#5D4637 on #31542B | Aa | 1.02:1 | Fail |