Emerald & Moss Dream is a vivid complementary color palette tagged modern, green, teal. Near-complementary hues (about 140° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cocoa | #8A6800 | rgb(138, 104, 0) | hsl(45, 100%, 27%) | oklch(53.7% 0.110 86) | |
| Moss | #84A347 | rgb(132, 163, 71) | hsl(80, 39%, 46%) | oklch(67.2% 0.125 125) | |
| Emerald | #00C38B | rgb(0, 195, 139) | hsl(163, 100%, 38%) | oklch(72.3% 0.154 164) | |
| Turquoise | #56E7F4 | rgb(86, 231, 244) | hsl(185, 88%, 65%) | oklch(85.6% 0.123 204) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (27% to 65%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Turquoise (#56E7F4) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cocoa (#8A6800) on #56E7F4 gives 3.48:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Emerald (#00C38B) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Moss (#84A347) 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 & Moss Dream
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#8A6800 on #56E7F4 | Aa | 3.48:1 | AA large only |
#8A6800 on #00C38B | Aa | 2.26:1 | Fail |
#84A347 on #56E7F4 | Aa | 1.93:1 | Fail |
#8A6800 on #84A347 | Aa | 1.8:1 | Fail |
#00C38B on #56E7F4 | Aa | 1.54:1 | Fail |
#84A347 on #00C38B | Aa | 1.26:1 | Fail |