Wild Eucalyptus & Basil is a split color palette tagged forest, nature, green. The hues span about 97°, 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.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eucalyptus | #72D585 | rgb(114, 213, 133) | hsl(132, 54%, 64%) | oklch(79.3% 0.147 148) | |
| Basil | #79A741 | rgb(121, 167, 65) | hsl(87, 44%, 45%) | oklch(67.4% 0.141 130) | |
| Cadet | #4E947A | rgb(78, 148, 122) | hsl(158, 31%, 44%) | oklch(61.3% 0.082 167) | |
| Evergreen | #3D3E00 | rgb(61, 62, 0) | hsl(61, 100%, 12%) | oklch(35.1% 0.077 111) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its split hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (64% down to 12% lightness). A natural fit for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Eucalyptus (#72D585) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Evergreen (#3D3E00) on #72D585 gives 6.13:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Basil (#79A741) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cadet (#4E947A) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Eucalyptus on Evergreen at 6.13:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Wild Eucalyptus & Basil
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 tritanopia, Basil and Cadet 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#72D585 on #3D3E00 | Aa | 6.13:1 | AA |
#79A741 on #3D3E00 | Aa | 3.93:1 | AA large only |
#4E947A on #3D3E00 | Aa | 3.09:1 | AA large only |
#72D585 on #4E947A | Aa | 1.98:1 | Fail |
#72D585 on #79A741 | Aa | 1.56:1 | Fail |
#79A741 on #4E947A | Aa | 1.27:1 | Fail |