Trend Emerald & Lapis color palette
Trend Emerald & Lapis is a dark, analogous color palette tagged 2026 trends, modern, cold. The hues stay within 56° of each other on the color wheel, which is why the palette feels cohesive rather than busy. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. The overall temperature is cool.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charcoal | #2E3C56 | rgb(46, 60, 86) | hsl(219, 30%, 26%) | oklch(35.6% 0.049 262) | |
| Lapis | #00678B | rgb(0, 103, 139) | hsl(196, 100%, 27%) | oklch(48.2% 0.097 231) | |
| Dove Gray | #5A7779 | rgb(90, 119, 121) | hsl(184, 15%, 41%) | oklch(54.7% 0.034 201) | |
| Emerald | #45BC9A | rgb(69, 188, 154) | hsl(163, 47%, 50%) | oklch(71.9% 0.118 171) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (26% to 50%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for dark-mode interfaces and gaming.
- Background: Emerald (#45BC9A) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Charcoal (#2E3C56) on #45BC9A gives 4.7:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Lapis (#00678B) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Dove Gray (#5A7779) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Charcoal on Emerald at 4.7:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Trend Emerald & Lapis
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 tritanopia, Lapis and Dove Gray 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#2E3C56 on #45BC9A | Aa | 4.7:1 | AA |
#00678B on #45BC9A | Aa | 2.69:1 | Fail |
#2E3C56 on #5A7779 | Aa | 2.29:1 | Fail |
#5A7779 on #45BC9A | Aa | 2.05:1 | Fail |
#2E3C56 on #00678B | Aa | 1.75:1 | Fail |
#00678B on #5A7779 | Aa | 1.31:1 | Fail |