Spectrum Avocado & Jade is a vivid dark, split color palette tagged gradient, modern, cold. The hues span about 93°, 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. The overall temperature is cool.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avocado | #498711 | rgb(73, 135, 17) | hsl(92, 78%, 30%) | oklch(56.0% 0.156 135) | |
| Jade | #00AA6D | rgb(0, 170, 109) | hsl(158, 100%, 33%) | oklch(65.1% 0.150 159) | |
| Eucalyptus | #00C0AE | rgb(0, 192, 174) | hsl(174, 100%, 38%) | oklch(72.5% 0.129 183) | |
| Turquoise | #00DDF3 | rgb(0, 221, 243) | hsl(185, 100%, 48%) | oklch(82.1% 0.141 208) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (30% to 48%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for dark-mode interfaces and gaming.
- Background: Turquoise (#00DDF3) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Avocado (#498711) on #00DDF3 gives 2.66:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Jade (#00AA6D) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Eucalyptus (#00C0AE) 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 Spectrum Avocado & Jade
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#498711 on #00DDF3 | Aa | 2.66:1 | Fail |
#498711 on #00C0AE | Aa | 1.92:1 | Fail |
#00AA6D on #00DDF3 | Aa | 1.81:1 | Fail |
#498711 on #00AA6D | Aa | 1.47:1 | Fail |
#00C0AE on #00DDF3 | Aa | 1.38:1 | Fail |
#00AA6D on #00C0AE | Aa | 1.31:1 | Fail |