Glow Emerald & Lime is a vivid dark, split color palette tagged vibrant, black, teal. The hues span about 103°, 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.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licorice | #001A16 | rgb(0, 26, 22) | hsl(171, 100%, 5%) | oklch(19.5% 0.035 182) | |
| Cadet | #00B6AE | rgb(0, 182, 174) | hsl(177, 100%, 36%) | oklch(70.0% 0.121 189) | |
| Emerald | #40D654 | rgb(64, 214, 84) | hsl(128, 65%, 55%) | oklch(77.1% 0.213 145) | |
| Lime | #C4F328 | rgb(196, 243, 40) | hsl(74, 89%, 55%) | oklch(89.9% 0.212 123) |
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 (55% down to 5% lightness). A natural fit for dark-mode interfaces and gaming.
- Background: Lime (#C4F328) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Licorice (#001A16) on #C4F328 gives 13.97:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Cadet (#00B6AE) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Emerald (#40D654) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Licorice on Lime at 13.97:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Glow Emerald & Lime
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 tritanopia, Cadet 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#001A16 on #C4F328 | Aa | 13.97:1 | AAA |
#001A16 on #40D654 | Aa | 9.46:1 | AAA |
#001A16 on #00B6AE | Aa | 7.16:1 | AAA |
#00B6AE on #C4F328 | Aa | 1.95:1 | Fail |
#40D654 on #C4F328 | Aa | 1.48:1 | Fail |
#00B6AE on #40D654 | Aa | 1.32:1 | Fail |