Futon

#edf6db

Fresher sage-gray, greener and brighter than nearby creams

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About Futon

Futon sits in that sweet spot where it's visibly green without announcing itself. It's got more saturation than anything around it, and float past in their paleness, but this one has actual presence. The green undertone is unmistakable once you see it, which means it reads warmer and more grounded than its paler siblings, even though the lightness is still there.

Reach for it in product interfaces, design systems, and long-form content where you need a soft background that doesn't disappear. It's the one I grab when feels too insubstantial or when 's near-neutrality works against what you're trying to do. Photography sits well on it, dark type reads clean, and it has enough personality to hold layouts together without dominating them.

The thing: that green undertone plays nicer with warm accents than cool ones. If you're working with steel grays or ice-blue elements, test it first, the warmth can read slightly off. Pair it with warmer earth tones or neutral blacks, and it anchors without any hesitation.

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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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On Gray 100 #f5f5f5

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On Gray 900 #18181b

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15.87:1AAA

On Black #000000

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18.81:1AAA

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