Emerald & Lapis Mood is a complementary color palette tagged cold, green, white. Prussian Blue and Linen sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prussian Blue | #083748 | rgb(8, 55, 72) | hsl(196, 80%, 16%) | oklch(31.6% 0.056 228) | |
| Lapis | #206985 | rgb(32, 105, 133) | hsl(197, 61%, 32%) | oklch(48.9% 0.083 228) | |
| Emerald | #73CB7D | rgb(115, 203, 125) | hsl(127, 46%, 62%) | oklch(76.7% 0.139 147) | |
| Linen | #F6F1E6 | rgb(246, 241, 230) | hsl(41, 47%, 93%) | oklch(95.9% 0.016 86) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its complementary hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (93% down to 16% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Linen (#F6F1E6) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Prussian Blue (#083748) on #F6F1E6 gives 11.3:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Lapis (#206985) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (5.45:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Emerald (#73CB7D) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Prussian Blue on Linen at 11.3:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Emerald & Lapis 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: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#083748 on #F6F1E6 | Aa | 11.3:1 | AAA |
#083748 on #73CB7D | Aa | 6.4:1 | AA |
#206985 on #F6F1E6 | Aa | 5.45:1 | AA |
#206985 on #73CB7D | Aa | 3.09:1 | AA large only |
#083748 on #206985 | Aa | 2.07:1 | Fail |
#73CB7D on #F6F1E6 | Aa | 1.76:1 | Fail |