Cool Pistachio & Emerald is a vivid dark, split color palette tagged cold, green, teal. A split scheme: Pistachio plays against Evergreen across roughly 117° of hue. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pistachio | #AAB755 | rgb(170, 183, 85) | hsl(68, 40%, 53%) | oklch(74.9% 0.124 116) | |
| Emerald | #70B874 | rgb(112, 184, 116) | hsl(123, 34%, 58%) | oklch(71.8% 0.121 145) | |
| Pine | #00707A | rgb(0, 112, 122) | hsl(185, 100%, 24%) | oklch(49.8% 0.085 206) | |
| Evergreen | #004336 | rgb(0, 67, 54) | hsl(168, 100%, 13%) | oklch(34.2% 0.065 174) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Pine takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 13% to 58%. Well suited to dark-mode interfaces and gaming.
- Background: Pistachio (#AAB755) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Evergreen (#004336) on #AAB755 gives 5.18:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Pine (#00707A) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Emerald (#70B874) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Pistachio on Evergreen at 5.18:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Cool Pistachio & Emerald
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#AAB755 on #004336 | Aa | 5.18:1 | AA |
#70B874 on #004336 | Aa | 4.74:1 | AA |
#AAB755 on #00707A | Aa | 2.67:1 | Fail |
#70B874 on #00707A | Aa | 2.44:1 | Fail |
#00707A on #004336 | Aa | 1.94:1 | Fail |
#AAB755 on #70B874 | Aa | 1.09:1 | Fail |