#0F5C63
#2A8A8C
#9FD3CF
#F2F1EA
#F8AE00Orange
#00A896Cadet
#00C39AEmerald
#C1C475Sand
Cool Orange & Emerald is a vivid complementary color palette tagged modern, teal. Near-complementary hues (about 132° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange | #F8AE00 | rgb(248, 174, 0) | hsl(42, 100%, 49%) | oklch(80.1% 0.167 78) | |
| Cadet | #00A896 | rgb(0, 168, 150) | hsl(174, 100%, 33%) | oklch(65.6% 0.118 182) | |
| Emerald | #00C39A | rgb(0, 195, 154) | hsl(167, 100%, 38%) | oklch(72.7% 0.143 171) | |
| Sand | #C1C475 | rgb(193, 196, 117) | hsl(62, 40%, 61%) | oklch(80.0% 0.102 110) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its complementary hue relationship and a soft light-to-dark ladder (61% down to 33% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Sand (#C1C475) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cadet (#00A896) on #C1C475 gives 1.62:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Orange (#F8AE00) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Emerald (#00C39A) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#F8AE00
#00A896
#00C39A
#C1C475
Color-blind check: under protanopia and deuteranopia, Orange and Sand, Emerald and Sand 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#00A896 on #C1C475 | Aa | 1.62:1 | Fail |
#F8AE00 on #00A896 | Aa | 1.57:1 | Fail |
#00A896 on #00C39A | Aa | 1.32:1 | Fail |
#00C39A on #C1C475 | Aa | 1.23:1 | Fail |
#F8AE00 on #00C39A | Aa | 1.19:1 | Fail |
#F8AE00 on #C1C475 | Aa | 1.03:1 | Fail |
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