Green & Dark Green, Dark Red Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #124D16;
--color-2: #522A2D;
--color-3: #2C835E;
--color-4: #0AAD42;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#124D16',
'palette-2': '#522A2D',
'palette-3': '#2C835E',
'palette-4': '#0AAD42',
}
const palette = [
'#124D16',
'#522A2D',
'#2C835E',
'#0AAD42',
];
$color-1: #124D16;
$color-2: #522A2D;
$color-3: #2C835E;
$color-4: #0AAD42;
This is a cool, bold 4-colour palette mixing related and contrasting tones for a natural feel.
About this color palette
This is a cool, bold 4-colour palette mixing related and contrasting tones for a natural feel. It is anchored by Green (#0AAD42) and reads as deep and moody, with an average saturation of 58% and lightness of 28%. It works well for calm, professional and modern interfaces.
The colors in this palette
Dark Green #124D16
rgb(18, 77, 22) · hsl(124, 62%, 19%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Dark Red #522A2D
rgb(82, 42, 45) · hsl(356, 32%, 24%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Green #2C835E
rgb(44, 131, 94) · hsl(154, 50%, 34%)
A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.
Green #0AAD42
rgb(10, 173, 66) · hsl(141, 89%, 36%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Accessibility & contrast
Colour contrast decides whether text stays readable. Here is how each pair of colours in this palette performs when one is used as text on the other, measured against the WCAG standard (AA needs 4.5:1, AAA needs 7:1).
| Text | Background | Ratio | AA | AAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #522A2D | #0AAD42 | 4.09:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #124D16 | #0AAD42 | 3.37:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #522A2D | #2C835E | 2.61:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #124D16 | #2C835E | 2.15:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #2C835E | #0AAD42 | 1.57:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #124D16 | #522A2D | 1.21:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Green (#0AAD42): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Dark Green (#124D16): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Dark Green (#124D16): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Green (#2C835E): a secondary highlight for badges and details
Colors that pair with this palette
Want to extend this palette? These colours pair naturally with its dominant Green tone, based on colour-wheel harmony. Tap a swatch to explore that colour family.
Frequently asked questions
What colours are in this palette?
This palette has 4 colours: Dark Green (#124D16), Dark Red (#522A2D), Green (#2C835E) and Green (#0AAD42).
Is this a warm or cool colour palette?
It is a cool palette — its tones lean toward blues, greens and purples, which feel calm and modern.
What are the hex codes for this palette?
The hex codes are #124D16, #522A2D, #2C835E and #0AAD42. You can copy them as CSS variables, Tailwind, SCSS or JSON from the code panel above.
Is this palette accessible for text?
The colours are fairly close in contrast, so pair them carefully for text — put a very light or very dark colour behind body text, and check the contrast table above.