Sunny Saffron & Pistachio is a split color palette tagged modern, green, yellow. The hues span about 128°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fern | #5B7F3A | rgb(91, 127, 58) | hsl(91, 37%, 36%) | oklch(55.3% 0.106 132) | |
| Pistachio | #9BB868 | rgb(155, 184, 104) | hsl(82, 36%, 56%) | oklch(74.2% 0.111 125) | |
| Saffron | #E9C46A | rgb(233, 196, 106) | hsl(43, 74%, 66%) | oklch(83.4% 0.117 87) | |
| Teal | #008F7A | rgb(0, 143, 122) | hsl(171, 100%, 28%) | oklch(58.1% 0.107 177) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (28% to 66%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Saffron (#E9C46A) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Fern (#5B7F3A) on #E9C46A gives 2.77:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Teal (#008F7A) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Pistachio (#9BB868) 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 Saffron & Pistachio
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 tritanopia, Pistachio and Saffron 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#5B7F3A on #E9C46A | Aa | 2.77:1 | Fail |
#E9C46A on #008F7A | Aa | 2.41:1 | Fail |
#5B7F3A on #9BB868 | Aa | 2.08:1 | Fail |
#9BB868 on #008F7A | Aa | 1.81:1 | Fail |
#9BB868 on #E9C46A | Aa | 1.33:1 | Fail |
#5B7F3A on #008F7A | Aa | 1.15:1 | Fail |