Sunny Pistachio & Fern is a analogous color palette tagged modern, green, white. The hues stay within 43° of each other on the color wheel, which is why the palette feels cohesive rather than busy. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taupe | #383B1F | rgb(56, 59, 31) | hsl(66, 31%, 18%) | oklch(34.2% 0.045 114) | |
| Fern | #676F3A | rgb(103, 111, 58) | hsl(69, 31%, 33%) | oklch(52.2% 0.076 116) | |
| Pistachio | #8FDB7D | rgb(143, 219, 125) | hsl(109, 57%, 67%) | oklch(82.0% 0.147 140) | |
| Ivory | #FFF8EC | rgb(255, 248, 236) | hsl(38, 100%, 96%) | oklch(98.1% 0.018 81) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (18% to 96%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Ivory (#FFF8EC) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Taupe (#383B1F) on #FFF8EC gives 10.97:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Pistachio (#8FDB7D) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Fern (#676F3A) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Taupe on Ivory at 10.97:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Sunny Pistachio & Fern
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#383B1F on #FFF8EC | Aa | 10.97:1 | AAA |
#383B1F on #8FDB7D | Aa | 6.95:1 | AA |
#676F3A on #FFF8EC | Aa | 5.08:1 | AA |
#676F3A on #8FDB7D | Aa | 3.22:1 | AA large only |
#383B1F on #676F3A | Aa | 2.16:1 | Fail |
#8FDB7D on #FFF8EC | Aa | 1.58:1 | Fail |