Green & Dark Green, Dark Red Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #176D2F;
--color-2: #51322A;
--color-3: #53B9A0;
--color-4: #0A9039;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#176D2F',
'palette-2': '#51322A',
'palette-3': '#53B9A0',
'palette-4': '#0A9039',
}
const palette = [
'#176D2F',
'#51322A',
'#53B9A0',
'#0A9039',
];
$color-1: #176D2F;
$color-2: #51322A;
$color-3: #53B9A0;
$color-4: #0A9039;
This is a cool, versatile 4-colour palette with a comfortable balance of contrast and harmony.
About this color palette
This is a cool, versatile 4-colour palette with a comfortable balance of contrast and harmony. It is anchored by Green (#0A9039) and reads as deep and moody, with an average saturation of 57% and lightness of 33%. It works well for calm, professional and modern interfaces.
The colors in this palette
Dark Green #176D2F
rgb(23, 109, 47) · hsl(137, 65%, 26%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Dark Red #51322A
rgb(81, 50, 42) · hsl(12, 32%, 24%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Teal #53B9A0
rgb(83, 185, 160) · hsl(165, 42%, 53%)
A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.
Green #0A9039
rgb(10, 144, 57) · hsl(141, 87%, 30%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #51322A | #53B9A0 | 4.79:1 | Pass | Fail |
| #51322A | #0A9039 | 2.75:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #176D2F | #53B9A0 | 2.7:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #176D2F | #51322A | 1.77:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #53B9A0 | #0A9039 | 1.74:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #176D2F | #0A9039 | 1.55:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Teal (#53B9A0): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Dark Red (#51322A): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Green (#0A9039): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Dark Green (#176D2F): 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 (#176D2F), Dark Red (#51322A), Teal (#53B9A0) and Green (#0A9039).
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 #176D2F, #51322A, #53B9A0 and #0A9039. You can copy them as CSS variables, Tailwind, SCSS or JSON from the code panel above.
Is this palette accessible for text?
Yes — Dark Red text on Teal reaches a contrast ratio of 4.79:1, which meets the WCAG AA standard for readable text.