Woodland Jade & Steel Blue is a vivid dark, split color palette tagged forest, nature, cold. The hues span about 107°, 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.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine | #00796B | rgb(0, 121, 107) | hsl(173, 100%, 24%) | oklch(51.7% 0.093 181) | |
| Fern | #667A3E | rgb(102, 122, 62) | hsl(80, 33%, 36%) | oklch(54.9% 0.088 124) | |
| Steel Blue | #0091A3 | rgb(0, 145, 163) | hsl(187, 100%, 32%) | oklch(60.2% 0.104 210) | |
| Jade | #5DA775 | rgb(93, 167, 117) | hsl(139, 30%, 51%) | oklch(66.6% 0.106 153) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (24% to 51%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Jade (#5DA775) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Pine (#00796B) on #5DA775 gives 1.84:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Steel Blue (#0091A3) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Fern (#667A3E) 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 Woodland Jade & Steel Blue
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, Pine and Fern 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#00796B on #5DA775 | Aa | 1.84:1 | Fail |
#667A3E on #5DA775 | Aa | 1.64:1 | Fail |
#00796B on #0091A3 | Aa | 1.41:1 | Fail |
#0091A3 on #5DA775 | Aa | 1.3:1 | Fail |
#667A3E on #0091A3 | Aa | 1.26:1 | Fail |
#00796B on #667A3E | Aa | 1.12:1 | Fail |