What are the hex codes in the Sunny Saffron & Cadet palette?

The Sunny Saffron & Cadet color palette consists of Cadet #00BCB5, Saffron #FFD166, Pistachio #8CD790, White #FDFDFD.

How should I use the Sunny Saffron & Cadet palette on a website?

Use White #FDFDFD as the background, Cadet #00BCB5 for text, Saffron #FFD166 for buttons and links, and Pistachio #8CD790 for accents. No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.

Which colors in Sunny Saffron & Cadet have enough contrast for text?

The highest-contrast pair is #00BCB5 on #FDFDFD with a ratio of 2.33:1, which does not meet WCAG AA; add a darker or lighter neutral for body text.

#00BCB5Cadet

#FFD166Saffron

#8CD790Pistachio

#FDFDFDWhite

Sunny Saffron & Cadet color palette

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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

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.

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.

Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context

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Roles are assigned by lightness.

Color blindness simulation

#00BCB5

#FFD166

#8CD790

#FDFDFD

Color-blind check: under protanopia, Saffron and Pistachio become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.

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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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