Verdant Celadon & Vanilla is a split color palette tagged gradient, muted, cold. A split scheme: Vanilla plays against Slate across roughly 123° of hue. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is cool.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanilla | #DDE8B8 | rgb(221, 232, 184) | hsl(74, 51%, 82%) | oklch(91.1% 0.064 118) | |
| Celadon | #AED1A7 | rgb(174, 209, 167) | hsl(110, 31%, 74%) | oklch(82.4% 0.069 140) | |
| Sage | #7DAD9D | rgb(125, 173, 157) | hsl(160, 23%, 58%) | oklch(70.9% 0.056 172) | |
| Slate | #568598 | rgb(86, 133, 152) | hsl(197, 28%, 47%) | oklch(59.0% 0.059 225) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Celadon takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 47% to 82%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Vanilla (#DDE8B8) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Slate (#568598) on #DDE8B8 gives 3.13:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Celadon (#AED1A7) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Sage (#7DAD9D) 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 Verdant Celadon & Vanilla
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, Vanilla 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#DDE8B8 on #568598 | Aa | 3.13:1 | AA large only |
#AED1A7 on #568598 | Aa | 2.4:1 | Fail |
#DDE8B8 on #7DAD9D | Aa | 1.96:1 | Fail |
#7DAD9D on #568598 | Aa | 1.6:1 | Fail |
#AED1A7 on #7DAD9D | Aa | 1.5:1 | Fail |
#DDE8B8 on #AED1A7 | Aa | 1.31:1 | Fail |