Emerald Cadet & Peacock is a vivid dark, analogous color palette tagged dark, cold, black. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Peacock, Cadet, Glacier) give it a natural, low-tension flow. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is cool.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obsidian | #03071E | rgb(3, 7, 30) | hsl(231, 82%, 6%) | oklch(14.1% 0.051 268) | |
| Peacock | #0B525B | rgb(11, 82, 91) | hsl(187, 78%, 20%) | oklch(40.3% 0.065 208) | |
| Cadet | #1B998B | rgb(27, 153, 139) | hsl(173, 70%, 35%) | oklch(61.6% 0.104 183) | |
| Glacier | #CEE7FF | rgb(206, 231, 255) | hsl(209, 100%, 90%) | oklch(91.7% 0.042 247) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (6% to 90%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for dark-mode interfaces and gaming.
- Background: Glacier (#CEE7FF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Obsidian (#03071E) on #CEE7FF gives 15.67:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Peacock (#0B525B) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (6.95:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Cadet (#1B998B) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Obsidian on Glacier at 15.67:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Emerald Cadet & Peacock
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#03071E on #CEE7FF | Aa | 15.67:1 | AAA |
#0B525B on #CEE7FF | Aa | 6.95:1 | AA |
#03071E on #1B998B | Aa | 5.68:1 | AA |
#1B998B on #CEE7FF | Aa | 2.76:1 | Fail |
#0B525B on #1B998B | Aa | 2.52:1 | Fail |
#03071E on #0B525B | Aa | 2.25:1 | Fail |