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#186F08
#4F8F45
#8FCD85
#53CD8BEmerald
#539D55Basil
#007440Fern
#003C16Evergreen
Emerald & Basil Muse is a vivid dark, analogous color palette tagged forest, nature, green. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Emerald, Basil, Fern) give it a natural, low-tension flow. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald | #53CD8B | rgb(83, 205, 139) | hsl(148, 55%, 56%) | oklch(76.2% 0.146 157) | |
| Basil | #539D55 | rgb(83, 157, 85) | hsl(122, 31%, 47%) | oklch(63.0% 0.129 144) | |
| Fern | #007440 | rgb(0, 116, 64) | hsl(153, 100%, 23%) | oklch(49.1% 0.122 155) | |
| Evergreen | #003C16 | rgb(0, 60, 22) | hsl(142, 100%, 12%) | oklch(31.1% 0.087 150) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Fern takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 12% to 56%. Well suited to wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Emerald (#53CD8B) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Evergreen (#003C16) on #53CD8B gives 6.32:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Fern (#007440) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Basil (#539D55) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Emerald on Evergreen at 6.32:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#53CD8B
#539D55
#007440
#003C16
Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#53CD8B on #003C16 | Aa | 6.32:1 | AA |
#539D55 on #003C16 | Aa | 3.81:1 | AA large only |
#53CD8B on #007440 | Aa | 2.93:1 | Fail |
#007440 on #003C16 | Aa | 2.15:1 | Fail |
#539D55 on #007440 | Aa | 1.77:1 | Fail |
#53CD8B on #539D55 | Aa | 1.66:1 | Fail |
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