Zesty Mint & Pistachio is a vivid light, split color palette tagged happy, light, vibrant. A split scheme: Aquamarine plays against Pistachio across roughly 70° of hue. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is cool.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquamarine | #AFFFE5 | rgb(175, 255, 229) | hsl(161, 100%, 84%) | oklch(94.1% 0.086 172) | |
| Mint | #4CF9A9 | rgb(76, 249, 169) | hsl(152, 94%, 64%) | oklch(87.6% 0.180 159) | |
| Pistachio | #8ECE53 | rgb(142, 206, 83) | hsl(91, 56%, 57%) | oklch(78.3% 0.168 132) | |
| White | #FDFDFD | rgb(253, 253, 253) | hsl(0, 0%, 99%) | oklch(99.4% 0.000 0) |
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 (99% down to 57% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: White (#FDFDFD) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Pistachio (#8ECE53) on #FDFDFD gives 1.86:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Aquamarine (#AFFFE5) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Mint (#4CF9A9) 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 Zesty Mint & 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 deuteranopia, Aquamarine and Mint, Aquamarine and White 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#8ECE53 on #FDFDFD | Aa | 1.86:1 | Fail |
#AFFFE5 on #8ECE53 | Aa | 1.64:1 | Fail |
#4CF9A9 on #8ECE53 | Aa | 1.39:1 | Fail |
#4CF9A9 on #FDFDFD | Aa | 1.34:1 | Fail |
#AFFFE5 on #4CF9A9 | Aa | 1.18:1 | Fail |
#AFFFE5 on #FDFDFD | Aa | 1.13:1 | Fail |