Emerald & Mustard Breeze is a vivid dark, split color palette tagged vibrant, green. A split scheme: Avocado plays against Mustard across roughly 112° of hue. 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.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avocado | #447600 | rgb(68, 118, 0) | hsl(85, 100%, 23%) | oklch(51.0% 0.143 133) | |
| Jade | #00A08B | rgb(0, 160, 139) | hsl(172, 100%, 31%) | oklch(63.2% 0.115 179) | |
| Emerald | #00D77F | rgb(0, 215, 127) | hsl(155, 100%, 42%) | oklch(77.3% 0.189 156) | |
| Mustard | #BFBF32 | rgb(191, 191, 50) | hsl(60, 59%, 47%) | oklch(78.1% 0.154 110) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (23% to 47%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for dark-mode interfaces and gaming.
- Background: Emerald (#00D77F) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Avocado (#447600) on #00D77F gives 2.87:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Jade (#00A08B) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Mustard (#BFBF32) 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 & Mustard Breeze
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, Emerald and Mustard 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#447600 on #00D77F | Aa | 2.87:1 | Fail |
#447600 on #BFBF32 | Aa | 2.79:1 | Fail |
#00A08B on #00D77F | Aa | 1.72:1 | Fail |
#447600 on #00A08B | Aa | 1.67:1 | Fail |
#00A08B on #BFBF32 | Aa | 1.67:1 | Fail |
#00D77F on #BFBF32 | Aa | 1.03:1 | Fail |