Prairie

#0b9d6a

Softer meadow green with warm prairie clarity

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About Prairie

On a light canvas, Prairie looks like a field-green that's been softened by daylight, not dipped darker or pushed toward mint. It's warmer than , with less of that cool, enclosed depth, and it doesn't feel as airy as . Compared to , Prairie holds more green body and less yellow-leaning bite, so it reads steadier when your UI gets dense.

I use Prairie for product interfaces where you want "healthy and active" without tipping into timid. Think health and wellness apps, habit trackers, onboarding progress, and status chips that sit confidently next to neutral grays and sandy backgrounds. It also works well for design systems when you need the same success/active color across buttons, links, and charts, because it stays consistent instead of drifting.

Pair it with one warm neighbor if you can. All-cool palettes can make Prairie feel flatter than intended, especially against deep charcoals.

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WCAG 2.1 contrast ratios. AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large. AAA requires 7:1 / 4.5:1.

On White #ffffff

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3.47:1FailAA Large

On Gray 100 #f5f5f5

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3.19:1FailAA Large

On Gray 900 #18181b

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5.10:1AAAAA Large

On Black #000000

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6.05:1AAAAA Large

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