Sunny Pistachio & Celadon is a vivid complementary color palette tagged happy, green. Near-complementary hues (about 140° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pistachio | #B4C427 | rgb(180, 196, 39) | hsl(66, 67%, 46%) | oklch(78.2% 0.168 116) | |
| Celadon | #BEDA79 | rgb(190, 218, 121) | hsl(77, 57%, 66%) | oklch(84.6% 0.127 122) | |
| Ice | #D6EDFF | rgb(214, 237, 255) | hsl(206, 100%, 92%) | oklch(93.5% 0.035 241) | |
| Cyan | #52B7ED | rgb(82, 183, 237) | hsl(201, 81%, 63%) | oklch(74.2% 0.122 235) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its complementary hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (92% down to 46% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Ice (#D6EDFF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cyan (#52B7ED) on #D6EDFF gives 1.86:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Pistachio (#B4C427) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Celadon (#BEDA79) 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 & Celadon
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#D6EDFF on #52B7ED | Aa | 1.86:1 | Fail |
#B4C427 on #D6EDFF | Aa | 1.6:1 | Fail |
#BEDA79 on #52B7ED | Aa | 1.44:1 | Fail |
#BEDA79 on #D6EDFF | Aa | 1.29:1 | Fail |
#B4C427 on #BEDA79 | Aa | 1.24:1 | Fail |
#B4C427 on #52B7ED | Aa | 1.16:1 | Fail |