Emerald Wisteria & Seafoam is a vivid split color palette tagged cold, white. The hues span about 84°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is cool.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke | #E9FBF3 | rgb(233, 251, 243) | hsl(153, 69%, 95%) | oklch(97.3% 0.022 167) | |
| Seafoam | #A8F0D1 | rgb(168, 240, 209) | hsl(154, 71%, 80%) | oklch(89.9% 0.084 166) | |
| Wisteria | #A1A4FF | rgb(161, 164, 255) | hsl(238, 100%, 82%) | oklch(75.3% 0.130 281) | |
| Evergreen | #0F4D3A | rgb(15, 77, 58) | hsl(162, 67%, 18%) | oklch(37.7% 0.069 168) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its split hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (95% down to 18% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Smoke (#E9FBF3) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Evergreen (#0F4D3A) on #E9FBF3 gives 9.13:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Wisteria (#A1A4FF) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Seafoam (#A8F0D1) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Smoke on Evergreen at 9.13:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Emerald Wisteria & Seafoam
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, Smoke and Seafoam 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#E9FBF3 on #0F4D3A | Aa | 9.13:1 | AAA |
#A8F0D1 on #0F4D3A | Aa | 7.49:1 | AAA |
#A1A4FF on #0F4D3A | Aa | 4.33:1 | AA large only |
#E9FBF3 on #A1A4FF | Aa | 2.11:1 | Fail |
#A8F0D1 on #A1A4FF | Aa | 1.73:1 | Fail |
#E9FBF3 on #A8F0D1 | Aa | 1.22:1 | Fail |