Emerald Jade & Celadon is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged cold, gray, green. All four colors sit within 11° of hue, so the scheme reads as one color explored across light and dark. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is cool.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glacier | #D2E4DC | rgb(210, 228, 220) | hsl(153, 25%, 86%) | oklch(90.3% 0.022 167) | |
| Celadon | #8FD7B8 | rgb(143, 215, 184) | hsl(154, 47%, 70%) | oklch(82.3% 0.085 166) | |
| Jade | #00B77C | rgb(0, 183, 124) | hsl(161, 100%, 36%) | oklch(68.9% 0.152 161) | |
| Gunmetal | #003728 | rgb(0, 55, 40) | hsl(164, 100%, 11%) | oklch(29.9% 0.060 168) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (11% to 86%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Glacier (#D2E4DC) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Gunmetal (#003728) on #D2E4DC gives 10.06:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Jade (#00B77C) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Celadon (#8FD7B8) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Glacier on Gunmetal at 10.06:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Emerald Jade & Celadon
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, Glacier and Celadon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#D2E4DC on #003728 | Aa | 10.06:1 | AAA |
#8FD7B8 on #003728 | Aa | 7.98:1 | AAA |
#00B77C on #003728 | Aa | 5.11:1 | AA |
#D2E4DC on #00B77C | Aa | 1.97:1 | Fail |
#8FD7B8 on #00B77C | Aa | 1.56:1 | Fail |
#D2E4DC on #8FD7B8 | Aa | 1.26:1 | Fail |