Solar Relic
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About Solar Relic
Solar Relic reads like a late-afternoon flash of gold-green on packaging, not the dusty, indoor-straw feel of Haystack or the sun-faded brass vibe of Desert. It's lighter than Old Whiskey but less chalky than a bright highlight, with a cleaner, greener undertone that keeps it from drifting toward amber or metal. The saturation feels restrained, so it pops without turning into a full-on yellow statement.
I use it when I need a green-family accent that's the one you reach for for "warm but controlled" emphasis. Think dashboards and finance apps where you want status chips, filter tags, or quiet data callouts to feel fresh, not smoky. It also works well for retail promo tiles, CPG shelf UI, and section dividers where Haystack can look a bit dry and Desert can start to feel sandy.
Quirk: if your layout has very creamy whites, Solar Relic can look slightly brighter and more forward. Pair it with muted olive or soft charcoal keylines so the green undertone stays anchored.
Variations
Shades
Darker variations, created by mixing toward black.
Tints
Lighter variations, created by mixing toward white.
Tones
Muted variations, created by reducing saturation.
Hues
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Temperatures
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Suggested palettes
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