Foundry Citrus Study

High contrast warmth punctuated by deep silence, like sunlit honey against charred wood grain.

Colors

~Black#000000

~Plastic Cheese#FFCC00

~Olive#788023

~Black#000000

Psychology

The vivid yellow advances aggressively against the doubled black anchors, creating visual tension that commands attention without softness. Yellow's warm wavelength paired with black's null presence generates high contrast that stimulates alertness, while the muted olive middle note introduces restraint and maturity, preventing the palette from feeling purely playful or juvenile.
This combination leverages the psychological principle that warm tones activate and energize, while their heavy framing in black creates containment and gravitas.

Usage

Ideal for luxury goods packaging, industrial design branding, and editorial covers where bold contrast signals quality and intentionality. Craft beverage labels, high-end tool branding, and architectural firm identities benefit from the warm-yet-serious temperament this palette establishes.
Print collateral and photography gain visual hierarchy and sophistication from the stark framing, making content feel curated rather than casual.

Code

CSS Gradient

/* CSS gradient approximation of mesh gradient */
/* Note: This is a linear approximation. For the full animated mesh effect, use the React/JS export. */
background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    #000000 0%,
    #ffcc00 33%,
    #788023 67%,
    #000000 100%
  );

Tailwind v4

/* app.css — Tailwind v4 */
@theme {
  --color-gradient-1: #000000;
  --color-gradient-2: #ffcc00;
  --color-gradient-3: #788023;
  --color-gradient-4: #000000;
}

/* Usage: bg-gradient-1, text-gradient-2, etc. */

CSS Variables

--color-1: #000000;
--color-2: #ffcc00;
--color-3: #788023;
--color-4: #000000;

Hex values

#000000, #ffcc00, #788023, #000000

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