Emerald & Spruce Echo is a monochromatic color palette tagged cold, white, green. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Spruce down to Smoke. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is cool.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke | #EEF8F5 | rgb(238, 248, 245) | hsl(162, 42%, 95%) | oklch(97.1% 0.011 176) | |
| Ash | #97CABC | rgb(151, 202, 188) | hsl(164, 32%, 69%) | oklch(79.9% 0.057 176) | |
| Emerald | #1CBAA1 | rgb(28, 186, 161) | hsl(171, 74%, 42%) | oklch(70.8% 0.126 178) | |
| Spruce | #126357 | rgb(18, 99, 87) | hsl(171, 69%, 23%) | oklch(45.1% 0.076 180) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its monochromatic hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (95% down to 23% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Smoke (#EEF8F5) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Spruce (#126357) on #EEF8F5 gives 6.57:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Emerald (#1CBAA1) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Ash (#97CABC) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Smoke on Spruce at 6.57:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Emerald & Spruce Echo
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, Ash and Emerald 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#EEF8F5 on #126357 | Aa | 6.57:1 | AA |
#97CABC on #126357 | Aa | 3.9:1 | AA large only |
#1CBAA1 on #126357 | Aa | 2.91:1 | Fail |
#EEF8F5 on #1CBAA1 | Aa | 2.26:1 | Fail |
#EEF8F5 on #97CABC | Aa | 1.69:1 | Fail |
#97CABC on #1CBAA1 | Aa | 1.34:1 | Fail |