Sunny Emerald & Eucalyptus is a vivid split color palette tagged summer, cold, green. The hues span about 102°, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald | #00C187 | rgb(0, 193, 135) | hsl(162, 100%, 38%) | oklch(71.7% 0.155 163) | |
| Eucalyptus | #00C7C5 | rgb(0, 199, 197) | hsl(179, 100%, 39%) | oklch(75.0% 0.128 193) | |
| Pistachio | #94C173 | rgb(148, 193, 115) | hsl(95, 39%, 60%) | oklch(76.0% 0.116 133) | |
| Powder Blue | #9DE4FF | rgb(157, 228, 255) | hsl(197, 100%, 81%) | oklch(88.1% 0.080 224) |
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 (81% down to 38% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Powder Blue (#9DE4FF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Emerald (#00C187) on #9DE4FF gives 1.67:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Eucalyptus (#00C7C5) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Pistachio (#94C173) 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 Sunny Emerald & Eucalyptus
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, Emerald and Pistachio 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#00C187 on #9DE4FF | Aa | 1.67:1 | Fail |
#00C7C5 on #9DE4FF | Aa | 1.5:1 | Fail |
#94C173 on #9DE4FF | Aa | 1.48:1 | Fail |
#00C187 on #94C173 | Aa | 1.13:1 | Fail |
#00C187 on #00C7C5 | Aa | 1.11:1 | Fail |
#00C7C5 on #94C173 | Aa | 1.02:1 | Fail |