Minimal Jade & Linen is a dark, split color palette tagged modern, dark, minimal. A split scheme: Jade plays against Linen across roughly 128° of hue. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (6% to 93%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for dark-mode interfaces and gaming.
- Background: Linen (#F4EEE8) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Obsidian (#0F0F0F) on #F4EEE8 gives 16.65:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Jade (#049C65) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (3.07:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Iron (#444444) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Obsidian on Linen at 16.65:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Minimal Jade & Linen
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: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#0F0F0F on #F4EEE8 | Aa | 16.65:1 | AAA |
#444444 on #F4EEE8 | Aa | 8.46:1 | AAA |
#0F0F0F on #049C65 | Aa | 5.43:1 | AA |
#049C65 on #F4EEE8 | Aa | 3.07:1 | AA large only |
#444444 on #049C65 | Aa | 2.76:1 | Fail |
#0F0F0F on #444444 | Aa | 1.97:1 | Fail |