Emerald & Celadon Mood is a complementary color palette tagged modern, green, pink. Near-complementary hues (about 142° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald | #53BA80 | rgb(83, 186, 128) | hsl(146, 43%, 53%) | oklch(71.2% 0.129 156) | |
| Celadon | #ADE0B4 | rgb(173, 224, 180) | hsl(128, 45%, 78%) | oklch(85.9% 0.080 149) | |
| Baby Pink | #FFC8C4 | rgb(255, 200, 196) | hsl(4, 100%, 88%) | oklch(88.0% 0.063 23) | |
| Raisin | #1B1B1E | rgb(27, 27, 30) | hsl(240, 5%, 11%) | oklch(22.3% 0.006 286) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (11% to 88%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Baby Pink (#FFC8C4) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Raisin (#1B1B1E) on #FFC8C4 gives 11.71:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Celadon (#ADE0B4) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Emerald (#53BA80) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Baby Pink on Raisin at 11.71:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Emerald & Celadon Mood
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 protanopia and deuteranopia, Celadon and Baby Pink 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#FFC8C4 on #1B1B1E | Aa | 11.71:1 | AAA |
#ADE0B4 on #1B1B1E | Aa | 11.54:1 | AAA |
#53BA80 on #1B1B1E | Aa | 7.12:1 | AAA |
#53BA80 on #FFC8C4 | Aa | 1.64:1 | Fail |
#53BA80 on #ADE0B4 | Aa | 1.62:1 | Fail |
#ADE0B4 on #FFC8C4 | Aa | 1.02:1 | Fail |