Smile Mint & Maize is a vivid split color palette tagged happy, vibrant, teal. The hues span about 123°, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadet | #00B7BA | rgb(0, 183, 186) | hsl(181, 100%, 36%) | oklch(70.7% 0.120 197) | |
| Eucalyptus | #00CC9A | rgb(0, 204, 154) | hsl(165, 100%, 40%) | oklch(75.0% 0.153 167) | |
| Mint | #99FA6E | rgb(153, 250, 110) | hsl(102, 93%, 71%) | oklch(89.6% 0.199 137) | |
| Maize | #EBE762 | rgb(235, 231, 98) | hsl(58, 77%, 65%) | oklch(90.6% 0.153 107) |
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 (71% down to 36% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Mint (#99FA6E) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cadet (#00B7BA) on #99FA6E gives 1.92:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Eucalyptus (#00CC9A) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Maize (#EBE762) 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 Smile Mint & Maize
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 protanopia and deuteranopia and tritanopia, Mint and Maize 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#00B7BA on #99FA6E | Aa | 1.92:1 | Fail |
#00B7BA on #EBE762 | Aa | 1.9:1 | Fail |
#00CC9A on #99FA6E | Aa | 1.61:1 | Fail |
#00CC9A on #EBE762 | Aa | 1.6:1 | Fail |
#00B7BA on #00CC9A | Aa | 1.19:1 | Fail |
#99FA6E on #EBE762 | Aa | 1.01:1 | Fail |