Toy Emerald & Mustard is a vivid split color palette tagged kids, happy, light. The hues span about 95°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustard | #D3AB00 | rgb(211, 171, 0) | hsl(49, 100%, 41%) | oklch(75.5% 0.155 92) | |
| Emerald | #60D968 | rgb(96, 217, 104) | hsl(124, 61%, 61%) | oklch(79.1% 0.188 145) | |
| Citrine | #BCD355 | rgb(188, 211, 85) | hsl(71, 59%, 58%) | oklch(82.5% 0.153 119) | |
| Apricot | #FFC893 | rgb(255, 200, 147) | hsl(29, 100%, 79%) | oklch(87.0% 0.093 65) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its split hue relationship and a soft light-to-dark ladder (79% down to 41% lightness). A natural fit for children's products and playful apps.
- Background: Apricot (#FFC893) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Mustard (#D3AB00) on #FFC893 gives 1.45:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Emerald (#60D968) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Citrine (#BCD355) 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 Toy Emerald & Mustard
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 deuteranopia, Emerald and Citrine, Emerald and Apricot, Citrine and Apricot 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#D3AB00 on #FFC893 | Aa | 1.45:1 | Fail |
#D3AB00 on #BCD355 | Aa | 1.31:1 | Fail |
#D3AB00 on #60D968 | Aa | 1.21:1 | Fail |
#60D968 on #FFC893 | Aa | 1.2:1 | Fail |
#BCD355 on #FFC893 | Aa | 1.11:1 | Fail |
#60D968 on #BCD355 | Aa | 1.08:1 | Fail |