Lush Emerald & Turquoise Drift is a vivid analogous color palette tagged cold, green, teal. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Spruce, Emerald, Turquoise) give it a natural, low-tension flow. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is cool.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spruce | #12644C | rgb(18, 100, 76) | hsl(162, 69%, 23%) | oklch(45.0% 0.085 168) | |
| Emerald | #00E277 | rgb(0, 226, 119) | hsl(152, 100%, 44%) | oklch(80.0% 0.209 152) | |
| Turquoise | #00D6E8 | rgb(0, 214, 232) | hsl(185, 100%, 45%) | oklch(80.0% 0.137 206) | |
| White | #FDFDFD | rgb(253, 253, 253) | hsl(0, 0%, 99%) | oklch(99.4% 0.000 0) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its analogous hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (99% down to 23% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: White (#FDFDFD) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Spruce (#12644C) on #FDFDFD gives 6.99:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Emerald (#00E277) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Turquoise (#00D6E8) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Spruce on White at 6.99:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Lush Emerald & Turquoise Drift
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, Emerald and Turquoise 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#12644C on #FDFDFD | Aa | 6.99:1 | AA |
#12644C on #00E277 | Aa | 4.11:1 | AA large only |
#12644C on #00D6E8 | Aa | 3.99:1 | AA large only |
#00D6E8 on #FDFDFD | Aa | 1.75:1 | Fail |
#00E277 on #FDFDFD | Aa | 1.7:1 | Fail |
#00E277 on #00D6E8 | Aa | 1.03:1 | Fail |