Studio Celadon & Charcoal is a split color palette tagged modern, green. A split scheme: Charcoal plays against Celadon across roughly 107° of hue. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is cool.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charcoal | #233E5B | rgb(35, 62, 91) | hsl(211, 44%, 25%) | oklch(35.7% 0.061 251) | |
| Lavender Gray | #AECCE0 | rgb(174, 204, 224) | hsl(204, 45%, 78%) | oklch(83.0% 0.043 237) | |
| Petal | #E8E4E6 | rgb(232, 228, 230) | hsl(330, 8%, 90%) | oklch(92.3% 0.005 345) | |
| Celadon | #9FDC88 | rgb(159, 220, 136) | hsl(104, 55%, 70%) | oklch(83.3% 0.129 137) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its split hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (90% down to 25% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Petal (#E8E4E6) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Charcoal (#233E5B) on #E8E4E6 gives 8.72:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Celadon (#9FDC88) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Lavender Gray (#AECCE0) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Charcoal on Petal at 8.72:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Studio Celadon & Charcoal
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, Lavender Gray and Celadon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#233E5B on #E8E4E6 | Aa | 8.72:1 | AAA |
#233E5B on #9FDC88 | Aa | 6.84:1 | AA |
#233E5B on #AECCE0 | Aa | 6.55:1 | AA |
#AECCE0 on #E8E4E6 | Aa | 1.33:1 | Fail |
#E8E4E6 on #9FDC88 | Aa | 1.28:1 | Fail |
#AECCE0 on #9FDC88 | Aa | 1.04:1 | Fail |