Golden Yellow#f2c100
Emerald Green#014d40
Sage Green#7a9b82
Cream#ebe2c6
Muted Gold#cfc38a
Palette direction

Golden Yellow Emerald Color Palette

This palette draws from the warm golden yellows and contrasting dark greens of the architecture, paired with soft neutral tones to balance and ground the vibrant main colors for versatile brand usage.

CustomLuxury And Lifestylegolden yellowemerald greenarchitecturewarm tones
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Luxury And Lifestyle color direction

Golden Yellow Emerald Color Palette

This palette draws from the warm golden yellows and contrasting dark greens of the architecture, paired with soft neutral tones to balance and ground the vibrant main colors for versatile brand usage.

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Logo contrast guide

Logo color pairings

ColorFly checks the palette colors against each other and suggests the clearest logo/background combinations.

Logo Pure White #FFFFFFon Emerald Green #014D409.8:1 Excellent
Logo Charcoal Black #222222on Golden Yellow #F2C1009.4:1 Excellent
Logo Charcoal Black #222222on Sage Green #7A9B825.2:1 Strong
Logo Charcoal Black #222222on Pure White #FFFFFF15.9:1 Excellent
Icon color
BackgroundGolden Yellow#f2c100TextCharcoal Black#222222
Primary Button9.40:1
AAA

Best for the main action users should notice first.

BackgroundEmerald Green#014d40TextPure White#ffffff
Secondary Button9.83:1
AAA

Useful for softer choices and secondary paths.

BackgroundPure White#ffffffTextEmerald Green#014d40
Outlined Button9.83:1
AAA

Good for lower-emphasis actions on light surfaces.

BackgroundPure White#ffffffTextGolden Yellow#f2c100
Text Button1.69:1
Low

A quiet action for links, navigation, and inline decisions.

Palette composition8 colorsCustom color relationship
9:41Golden Yellow Emerald Color Palette Color role balance
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60% DominantNeutrals

Backgrounds, large surfaces, whitespace, and reading comfort.

30% SecondarySupport colors

Sections, secondary UI, illustrations, and repeated brand moments.

10% AccentMain colors

High-attention moments like primary actions and memorable highlights.

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Why it works

A usable
color system.

This complementary palette balances a warm golden yellow with a deep emerald green to create a recognizable and harmonious visual system evocative of classic architectural elegance.

Clear roles create a consistent brand experience.

Color Roles and Usage Map

Assign existing palette colors to brand, typography, and interface roles.

Brand identity

LogoUsed for logo marks and core brand symbols.Golden Yellow #f2c100
HeadlineUsed for main titles and key messages.Golden Yellow #f2c100
LinkUsed for links and interactive text.Golden Yellow #f2c100

Buttons

Primary Button
BackgroundGolden Yellow #f2c100
TextCharcoal Black #222222
Secondary Button
BackgroundEmerald Green #014d40
TextPure White #ffffff
Outlined Button
BackgroundEmerald Green #014d40
TextEmerald Green #014d40

Interface

TextDefault readable body text.Charcoal Black #222222
Bg LightLight page or section background.Pure White #ffffff
Bg DarkDark page or section background.Charcoal Black #222222
IconSmall interface icons and marks.Cream #ebe2c6
BorderCards, inputs, and component borders.Cream #ebe2c6
DividerSubtle separators between content.Cream #ebe2c6
OutlineFocus rings and emphasis outlines.Cream #ebe2c6

Palette Colors

A compact view of the brand, support, and neutral colors that make up this system.

Main (Brand) Colors

This complementary palette balances a warm golden yellow with a deep emerald green to create a recognizable and harmonious visual system evocative of classic architectural elegance.

PrimaryGolden Yellow

RolesLogo, Link, Btn Primary Bg, Headline

Golden Yellow conveys warmth, optimism, and timeless elegance, anchoring the brand with a bold yet inviting presence.

HEX#f2c100
RGB242, 193, 0
HSL48, 100, 47
CMYK0, 20, 100, 5
SecondaryEmerald Green

RolesBtn Secondary Bg, Btn Outlined Border, Btn Outlined Text

Emerald Green provides depth and a grounded, natural contrast that enhances the vibrancy of the golden yellow.

HEX#014d40
RGB1, 77, 64
HSL170, 97, 15
CMYK99, 0, 17, 70
TertiarySage Green

Sage Green extends the palette with a softer, muted tonal variation that supports secondary green without overpowering.

HEX#7a9b82
RGB122, 155, 130
HSL135, 14, 54
CMYK21, 0, 16, 39

Support Colors

Support colors in soft cream and warm muted tones extend the palette for subtle accents and balanced highlights, complementing the bold main colors with understated refinement.

Cream

RolesIcon, Border, Divider, Outline

Cream offers a gentle, warm neutral that lightens the palette and balances heavier tones.

HEX#ebe2c6
RGB235, 226, 198
HSL45, 48, 85
CMYK0, 4, 16, 8
Muted Gold

Muted Gold subtly reinforces the golden yellow while providing a less saturated support for borders and icons.

HEX#cfc38a
RGB207, 195, 138
HSL50, 42, 68
CMYK0, 6, 33, 19

Neutral Colors

Utility colors for backgrounds, text, borders, and balance.

Pure White

RolesBg Light, Btn Secondary Text

HEX#ffffff
RGB255, 255, 255
HSL0, 0, 100
CMYK0, 0, 0, 0
Light Gray
HEX#f5f5f5
RGB245, 245, 245
HSL0, 0, 96
CMYK0, 0, 0, 4
Charcoal Black

RolesBg Dark, Text, Btn Primary Text

HEX#222222
RGB34, 34, 34
HSL0, 0, 13
CMYK0, 0, 0, 87

Export and Handoff

Copy palette values for design systems, websites, and client handoff.

Color tokens

Use these in CSS when you want every raw palette color available by name. Best for websites, landing pages, and design system variables.

Use when: you need the actual colors.
:root {
  --color-golden-yellow: #f2c100;
  --color-emerald-green: #014d40;
  --color-sage-green: #7a9b82;
  --color-cream: #ebe2c6;
  --color-muted-gold: #cfc38a;
  --color-pure-white: #ffffff;
  --color-light-gray: #f5f5f5;
  --color-charcoal-black: #222222;
}

Role tokens

Use these in CSS when colors are assigned to practical jobs like text, buttons, borders, links, and backgrounds.

Use when: you need UI roles, not just swatches.
:root {
  --role-logo: #f2c100;
  --role-link: #f2c100;
  --role-btn-primary-bg: #f2c100;
  --role-headline: #f2c100;
  --role-btn-secondary-bg: #014d40;
  --role-btn-outlined-border: #014d40;
  --role-btn-outlined-text: #014d40;
  --role-icon: #ebe2c6;
  --role-border: #ebe2c6;
  --role-divider: #ebe2c6;
  --role-outline: #ebe2c6;
  --role-bg-light: #ffffff;
  --role-btn-secondary-text: #ffffff;
  --role-bg-dark: #222222;
  --role-text: #222222;
  --role-btn-primary-text: #222222;
}

JSON

Use this structured palette data in apps, generators, plugins, or tools that need to read the palette programmatically.

Use when: a developer or app needs data.
{
    "golden-yellow": "#f2c100",
    "emerald-green": "#014d40",
    "sage-green": "#7a9b82",
    "cream": "#ebe2c6",
    "muted-gold": "#cfc38a",
    "pure-white": "#ffffff",
    "light-gray": "#f5f5f5",
    "charcoal-black": "#222222"
}
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