Upbeat Emerald & Pistachio Shore is a vivid split color palette tagged happy, light, vibrant. A split scheme: Pistachio plays against Saffron across roughly 95° of hue. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pistachio | #ACBD00 | rgb(172, 189, 0) | hsl(65, 100%, 37%) | oklch(75.9% 0.174 116) | |
| Emerald | #5FCF64 | rgb(95, 207, 100) | hsl(123, 54%, 59%) | oklch(76.5% 0.179 144) | |
| Cantaloupe | #FBA255 | rgb(251, 162, 85) | hsl(28, 95%, 66%) | oklch(78.7% 0.140 59) | |
| Saffron | #FFD262 | rgb(255, 210, 98) | hsl(43, 100%, 69%) | oklch(88.2% 0.138 87) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Cantaloupe takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 37% to 69%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Saffron (#FFD262) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Pistachio (#ACBD00) on #FFD262 gives 1.46:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Cantaloupe (#FBA255) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Emerald (#5FCF64) 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 Upbeat Emerald & Pistachio Shore
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, Pistachio and Emerald, Pistachio and Cantaloupe, Emerald and Cantaloupe, Emerald 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#ACBD00 on #FFD262 | Aa | 1.46:1 | Fail |
#FBA255 on #FFD262 | Aa | 1.41:1 | Fail |
#5FCF64 on #FFD262 | Aa | 1.38:1 | Fail |
#ACBD00 on #5FCF64 | Aa | 1.06:1 | Fail |
#ACBD00 on #FBA255 | Aa | 1.04:1 | Fail |
#5FCF64 on #FBA255 | Aa | 1.02:1 | Fail |