Lush Kelly Green & Celadon is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged modern, green, black. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Licorice down to Pearl. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl | #E2E8CE | rgb(226, 232, 206) | hsl(74, 36%, 86%) | oklch(91.9% 0.035 118) | |
| Celadon | #BBDA7F | rgb(187, 218, 127) | hsl(80, 55%, 68%) | oklch(84.5% 0.122 124) | |
| Kelly Green | #6EAE00 | rgb(110, 174, 0) | hsl(82, 100%, 34%) | oklch(68.1% 0.186 131) | |
| Licorice | #0D1800 | rgb(13, 24, 0) | hsl(88, 100%, 5%) | oklch(19.1% 0.050 129) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (5% to 86%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Pearl (#E2E8CE) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Licorice (#0D1800) on #E2E8CE gives 14.52:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Kelly Green (#6EAE00) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Celadon (#BBDA7F) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Pearl on Licorice at 14.52:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Lush Kelly Green & Celadon
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, Pearl 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#E2E8CE on #0D1800 | Aa | 14.52:1 | AAA |
#BBDA7F on #0D1800 | Aa | 11.72:1 | AAA |
#6EAE00 on #0D1800 | Aa | 6.72:1 | AA |
#E2E8CE on #6EAE00 | Aa | 2.16:1 | Fail |
#BBDA7F on #6EAE00 | Aa | 1.74:1 | Fail |
#E2E8CE on #BBDA7F | Aa | 1.24:1 | Fail |