Emerald & Celadon Drift is a vivid split color palette tagged gradient, modern, cold. A split scheme: Teal plays against Celadon across roughly 81° 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teal | #00818A | rgb(0, 129, 138) | hsl(184, 100%, 27%) | oklch(55.0% 0.094 203) | |
| Cadet | #009D8C | rgb(0, 157, 140) | hsl(174, 100%, 31%) | oklch(62.4% 0.112 182) | |
| Emerald | #31CA88 | rgb(49, 202, 136) | hsl(154, 61%, 49%) | oklch(74.6% 0.157 159) | |
| Celadon | #ACE496 | rgb(172, 228, 150) | hsl(103, 59%, 74%) | oklch(86.1% 0.119 137) |
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 (74% down to 27% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Celadon (#ACE496) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Teal (#00818A) on #ACE496 gives 3.17:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Cadet (#009D8C) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Emerald (#31CA88) 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 & Celadon 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, Teal and Cadet 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#00818A on #ACE496 | Aa | 3.17:1 | AA large only |
#009D8C on #ACE496 | Aa | 2.3:1 | Fail |
#00818A on #31CA88 | Aa | 2.2:1 | Fail |
#009D8C on #31CA88 | Aa | 1.6:1 | Fail |
#31CA88 on #ACE496 | Aa | 1.44:1 | Fail |
#00818A on #009D8C | Aa | 1.38:1 | Fail |