Lagoon Pistachio & Pine is a dark, split color palette tagged modern, green. The hues span about 87°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen | #1A3F1E | rgb(26, 63, 30) | hsl(126, 42%, 17%) | oklch(33.1% 0.071 146) | |
| Graphite | #475756 | rgb(71, 87, 86) | hsl(176, 10%, 31%) | oklch(44.3% 0.020 192) | |
| Pine | #007C5E | rgb(0, 124, 94) | hsl(165, 100%, 24%) | oklch(52.1% 0.105 168) | |
| Pistachio | #A7CA57 | rgb(167, 202, 87) | hsl(78, 52%, 57%) | oklch(79.0% 0.148 124) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its split hue relationship and a soft light-to-dark ladder (57% down to 17% lightness). A natural fit for dark-mode interfaces and gaming.
- Background: Pistachio (#A7CA57) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Evergreen (#1A3F1E) on #A7CA57 gives 6.33:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Pine (#007C5E) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Graphite (#475756) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Evergreen on Pistachio at 6.33:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Lagoon Pistachio & Pine
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 deuteranopia, Graphite and Pine 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#1A3F1E on #A7CA57 | Aa | 6.33:1 | AA |
#475756 on #A7CA57 | Aa | 4.06:1 | AA large only |
#007C5E on #A7CA57 | Aa | 2.78:1 | Fail |
#1A3F1E on #007C5E | Aa | 2.28:1 | Fail |
#1A3F1E on #475756 | Aa | 1.56:1 | Fail |
#475756 on #007C5E | Aa | 1.46:1 | Fail |