#FFFDFD
#E8BB4E
#A2EEA5
#A4A4A4
#00BCB5Cadet
#FFD166Saffron
#8CD790Pistachio
#FDFDFDWhite
Sunny Saffron & Cadet is a complementary color palette tagged pastel, teal, yellow. Near-complementary hues (about 136° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadet | #00BCB5 | rgb(0, 188, 181) | hsl(178, 100%, 37%) | oklch(71.8% 0.124 190) | |
| Saffron | #FFD166 | rgb(255, 209, 102) | hsl(42, 100%, 70%) | oklch(88.0% 0.135 86) | |
| Pistachio | #8CD790 | rgb(140, 215, 144) | hsl(123, 48%, 70%) | oklch(81.2% 0.124 146) | |
| White | #FDFDFD | rgb(253, 253, 253) | hsl(0, 0%, 99%) | oklch(99.4% 0.000 0) |
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 (99% down to 37% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: White (#FDFDFD) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cadet (#00BCB5) on #FDFDFD gives 2.33:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Saffron (#FFD166) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Pistachio (#8CD790) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#00BCB5
#FFD166
#8CD790
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Color-blind check: under protanopia, Saffron and Pistachio 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#00BCB5 on #FDFDFD | Aa | 2.33:1 | Fail |
#8CD790 on #FDFDFD | Aa | 1.69:1 | Fail |
#00BCB5 on #FFD166 | Aa | 1.64:1 | Fail |
#FFD166 on #FDFDFD | Aa | 1.42:1 | Fail |
#00BCB5 on #8CD790 | Aa | 1.38:1 | Fail |
#FFD166 on #8CD790 | Aa | 1.19:1 | Fail |
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