Dark Green & Dark Green, Muted Orange Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #1A6928;
--color-2: #86634D;
--color-3: #5BAD80;
--color-4: #0A8442;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#1A6928',
'palette-2': '#86634D',
'palette-3': '#5BAD80',
'palette-4': '#0A8442',
}
const palette = [
'#1A6928',
'#86634D',
'#5BAD80',
'#0A8442',
];
$color-1: #1A6928;
$color-2: #86634D;
$color-3: #5BAD80;
$color-4: #0A8442;
This is a cool, balanced 4-colour palette mixing related and contrasting tones for a natural feel.
About this color palette
This is a cool, balanced 4-colour palette mixing related and contrasting tones for a natural feel. It is anchored by Dark Green (#0A8442) and reads as well balanced in lightness, with an average saturation of 52% and lightness of 37%. It works well for calm, professional and modern interfaces.
The colors in this palette
Dark Green #1A6928
rgb(26, 105, 40) · hsl(131, 60%, 26%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Muted Orange #86634D
rgb(134, 99, 77) · hsl(23, 27%, 41%)
A soft, muted tone that suits calm backgrounds and large surfaces.
Green #5BAD80
rgb(91, 173, 128) · hsl(147, 33%, 52%)
A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.
Dark Green #0A8442
rgb(10, 132, 66) · hsl(148, 86%, 28%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1A6928 | #5BAD80 | 2.5:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #86634D | #5BAD80 | 1.98:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #5BAD80 | #0A8442 | 1.76:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #1A6928 | #0A8442 | 1.42:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #1A6928 | #86634D | 1.26:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #86634D | #0A8442 | 1.12:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Green (#5BAD80): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Dark Green (#1A6928): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Dark Green (#0A8442): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Dark Green (#1A6928): 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 Dark 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 (#1A6928), Muted Orange (#86634D), Green (#5BAD80) and Dark Green (#0A8442).
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 #1A6928, #86634D, #5BAD80 and #0A8442. 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.