Cheerful Emerald & Mushroom is a complementary color palette tagged minimal, white, green. Mushroom and Licorice sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linen | #FAEEEF | rgb(250, 238, 239) | hsl(355, 55%, 96%) | oklch(95.9% 0.013 12) | |
| Mushroom | #CFABAD | rgb(207, 171, 173) | hsl(357, 27%, 74%) | oklch(77.4% 0.042 14) | |
| Emerald | #00C089 | rgb(0, 192, 137) | hsl(163, 100%, 38%) | oklch(71.5% 0.152 164) | |
| Licorice | #211113 | rgb(33, 17, 19) | hsl(353, 32%, 10%) | oklch(20.1% 0.027 12) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (10% to 96%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Linen (#FAEEEF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Licorice (#211113) on #FAEEEF gives 16.06:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Emerald (#00C089) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Mushroom (#CFABAD) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Linen on Licorice at 16.06:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Cheerful Emerald & Mushroom
A palette preview that turns four colors into a page, so you can judge hierarchy, contrast and mood before you commit.
Primary action SecondaryColor blindness simulation
Color-blind check: under protanopia and deuteranopia, Mushroom and Emerald become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#FAEEEF on #211113 | Aa | 16.06:1 | AAA |
#CFABAD on #211113 | Aa | 8.73:1 | AAA |
#00C089 on #211113 | Aa | 7.71:1 | AAA |
#FAEEEF on #00C089 | Aa | 2.08:1 | Fail |
#FAEEEF on #CFABAD | Aa | 1.84:1 | Fail |
#CFABAD on #00C089 | Aa | 1.13:1 | Fail |