Emerald & Aquamarine Drift is a vivid split color palette tagged spring, cold, teal. A split scheme: Cyan plays against Aquamarine across roughly 77° of hue. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is cool.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyan | #00B9DB | rgb(0, 185, 219) | hsl(189, 100%, 43%) | oklch(72.5% 0.130 217) | |
| Emerald | #6EBD62 | rgb(110, 189, 98) | hsl(112, 41%, 56%) | oklch(72.6% 0.148 141) | |
| Turquoise | #00CEC9 | rgb(0, 206, 201) | hsl(179, 100%, 40%) | oklch(76.9% 0.132 192) | |
| Aquamarine | #7EFFCE | rgb(126, 255, 206) | hsl(157, 100%, 75%) | oklch(91.3% 0.135 166) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Turquoise takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 40% to 75%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Aquamarine (#7EFFCE) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cyan (#00B9DB) on #7EFFCE gives 1.91:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Turquoise (#00CEC9) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Emerald (#6EBD62) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Emerald & Aquamarine Drift
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 tritanopia, Cyan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#00B9DB on #7EFFCE | Aa | 1.91:1 | Fail |
#6EBD62 on #7EFFCE | Aa | 1.87:1 | Fail |
#00CEC9 on #7EFFCE | Aa | 1.6:1 | Fail |
#00B9DB on #00CEC9 | Aa | 1.19:1 | Fail |
#6EBD62 on #00CEC9 | Aa | 1.17:1 | Fail |
#00B9DB on #6EBD62 | Aa | 1.02:1 | Fail |