Citrus Mint & Jade is a vivid dark, split color palette tagged food, green. The hues span about 123°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its split hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (69% down to 16% lightness). A natural fit for menus and packaging.
- Background: Mint (#A4E777) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Peacock (#005453) on #A4E777 gives 5.97:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Jade (#00AC79) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Olive (#7D7500) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Mint on Peacock at 5.97:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Citrus Mint & Jade
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: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#A4E777 on #005453 | Aa | 5.97:1 | AA |
#A4E777 on #7D7500 | Aa | 3.23:1 | AA large only |
#00AC79 on #005453 | Aa | 3:1 | AA large only |
#A4E777 on #00AC79 | Aa | 1.99:1 | Fail |
#7D7500 on #005453 | Aa | 1.85:1 | Fail |
#00AC79 on #7D7500 | Aa | 1.63:1 | Fail |