Mint Gradient is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged gradient, cold, teal. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Evergreen down to Powder Blue. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen | #004D40 | rgb(0, 77, 64) | hsl(170, 100%, 15%) | oklch(37.6% 0.070 176) | |
| Teal | #00897B | rgb(0, 137, 123) | hsl(174, 100%, 27%) | oklch(56.6% 0.101 182) | |
| Cadet | #4DB6AC | rgb(77, 182, 172) | hsl(174, 42%, 51%) | oklch(71.2% 0.098 187) | |
| Powder Blue | #B2DFDB | rgb(178, 223, 219) | hsl(175, 41%, 79%) | oklch(87.1% 0.047 190) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (15% to 79%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Powder Blue (#B2DFDB) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Evergreen (#004D40) on #B2DFDB gives 6.78:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Teal (#00897B) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cadet (#4DB6AC) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Evergreen on Powder Blue at 6.78:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Mint Gradient
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#004D40 on #B2DFDB | Aa | 6.78:1 | AA |
#004D40 on #4DB6AC | Aa | 4.03:1 | AA large only |
#00897B on #B2DFDB | Aa | 2.97:1 | Fail |
#004D40 on #00897B | Aa | 2.28:1 | Fail |
#00897B on #4DB6AC | Aa | 1.77:1 | Fail |
#4DB6AC on #B2DFDB | Aa | 1.68:1 | Fail |