Melt Citrine & Emerald is a vivid dark, split color palette tagged gradient, modern, yellow. The hues span about 126°, 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. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citrine | #E2D900 | rgb(226, 217, 0) | hsl(58, 100%, 44%) | oklch(86.5% 0.185 107) | |
| Emerald | #6EB659 | rgb(110, 182, 89) | hsl(106, 39%, 53%) | oklch(70.7% 0.147 139) | |
| Jade | #00A381 | rgb(0, 163, 129) | hsl(167, 100%, 32%) | oklch(63.7% 0.125 171) | |
| Peacock | #006C74 | rgb(0, 108, 116) | hsl(184, 100%, 23%) | oklch(48.4% 0.083 204) |
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 (53% down to 23% lightness). A natural fit for dark-mode interfaces and gaming.
- Background: Citrine (#E2D900) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Peacock (#006C74) on #E2D900 gives 4.17:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Jade (#00A381) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Emerald (#6EB659) 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 Melt Citrine & Emerald
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 Jade 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#E2D900 on #006C74 | Aa | 4.17:1 | AA large only |
#6EB659 on #006C74 | Aa | 2.5:1 | Fail |
#E2D900 on #00A381 | Aa | 2.16:1 | Fail |
#00A381 on #006C74 | Aa | 1.93:1 | Fail |
#E2D900 on #6EB659 | Aa | 1.67:1 | Fail |
#6EB659 on #00A381 | Aa | 1.3:1 | Fail |