Lime to Teal is a split color palette tagged gradient, cold, green. The hues span about 121°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. The overall temperature is cool.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanilla | #D9ED92 | rgb(217, 237, 146) | hsl(73, 72%, 75%) | oklch(91.1% 0.117 119) | |
| Celadon | #99D98C | rgb(153, 217, 140) | hsl(110, 50%, 70%) | oklch(82.3% 0.123 140) | |
| Cadet | #52B69A | rgb(82, 182, 154) | hsl(163, 41%, 52%) | oklch(70.9% 0.103 172) | |
| Steel Blue | #168AAD | rgb(22, 138, 173) | hsl(194, 77%, 38%) | oklch(59.0% 0.107 225) |
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 (75% down to 38% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Vanilla (#D9ED92) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Steel Blue (#168AAD) on #D9ED92 gives 3.13:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Celadon (#99D98C) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cadet (#52B69A) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Lime to Teal
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, Vanilla 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#D9ED92 on #168AAD | Aa | 3.13:1 | AA large only |
#99D98C on #168AAD | Aa | 2.4:1 | Fail |
#D9ED92 on #52B69A | Aa | 1.93:1 | Fail |
#52B69A on #168AAD | Aa | 1.62:1 | Fail |
#99D98C on #52B69A | Aa | 1.49:1 | Fail |
#D9ED92 on #99D98C | Aa | 1.3:1 | Fail |