Volt Honey & Turquoise is a vivid dark, complementary color palette tagged black, teal. Near-complementary hues (about 139° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licorice | #001918 | rgb(0, 25, 24) | hsl(178, 100%, 5%) | oklch(19.3% 0.033 191) | |
| Eucalyptus | #00BDAA | rgb(0, 189, 170) | hsl(174, 100%, 37%) | oklch(71.6% 0.128 182) | |
| Honey | #FB9500 | rgb(251, 149, 0) | hsl(36, 100%, 49%) | oklch(76.0% 0.172 64) | |
| Turquoise | #00E7D3 | rgb(0, 231, 211) | hsl(175, 100%, 45%) | oklch(83.4% 0.148 184) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Eucalyptus takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 5% to 49%. Well suited to dark-mode interfaces and gaming.
- Background: Turquoise (#00E7D3) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Licorice (#001918) on #00E7D3 gives 11.6:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Eucalyptus (#00BDAA) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Honey (#FB9500) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Licorice on Turquoise at 11.6:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Volt Honey & Turquoise
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#001918 on #00E7D3 | Aa | 11.6:1 | AAA |
#001918 on #FB9500 | Aa | 8.16:1 | AAA |
#001918 on #00BDAA | Aa | 7.69:1 | AAA |
#00BDAA on #00E7D3 | Aa | 1.51:1 | Fail |
#FB9500 on #00E7D3 | Aa | 1.42:1 | Fail |
#00BDAA on #FB9500 | Aa | 1.06:1 | Fail |