Sunny Pistachio & Aquamarine is a vivid split color palette tagged happy, vibrant, orange. A split scheme: Brass plays against Aquamarine across roughly 123° of hue. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brass | #B49F00 | rgb(180, 159, 0) | hsl(53, 100%, 35%) | oklch(69.9% 0.145 100) | |
| Carrot | #DB9744 | rgb(219, 151, 68) | hsl(33, 68%, 56%) | oklch(72.8% 0.127 69) | |
| Pistachio | #97D45A | rgb(151, 212, 90) | hsl(90, 59%, 59%) | oklch(80.3% 0.166 131) | |
| Aquamarine | #63FABD | rgb(99, 250, 189) | hsl(156, 94%, 68%) | oklch(88.8% 0.156 163) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (35% to 68%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Aquamarine (#63FABD) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Brass (#B49F00) on #63FABD gives 2.02:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Carrot (#DB9744) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Pistachio (#97D45A) 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 Sunny Pistachio & Aquamarine
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 and tritanopia, Brass and Carrot 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#B49F00 on #63FABD | Aa | 2.02:1 | Fail |
#DB9744 on #63FABD | Aa | 1.87:1 | Fail |
#B49F00 on #97D45A | Aa | 1.5:1 | Fail |
#DB9744 on #97D45A | Aa | 1.39:1 | Fail |
#97D45A on #63FABD | Aa | 1.34:1 | Fail |
#B49F00 on #DB9744 | Aa | 1.08:1 | Fail |