Dark Blue & Muted Green, Green Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #18436A;
--color-2: #6FA787;
--color-3: #2D753B;
--color-4: #51B2CD;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#18436A',
'palette-2': '#6FA787',
'palette-3': '#2D753B',
'palette-4': '#51B2CD',
}
const palette = [
'#18436A',
'#6FA787',
'#2D753B',
'#51B2CD',
];
$color-1: #18436A;
$color-2: #6FA787;
$color-3: #2D753B;
$color-4: #51B2CD;
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 Blue (#18436A) and reads as well balanced in lightness, with an average saturation of 47% and lightness of 42%. It works well for calm, professional and modern interfaces.
The colors in this palette
Dark Blue #18436A
rgb(24, 67, 106) · hsl(209, 63%, 25%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Muted Green #6FA787
rgb(111, 167, 135) · hsl(146, 24%, 55%)
A soft, muted tone that suits calm backgrounds and large surfaces.
Green #2D753B
rgb(45, 117, 59) · hsl(132, 44%, 32%)
A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.
Teal #51B2CD
rgb(81, 178, 205) · hsl(193, 55%, 56%)
A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #18436A | #51B2CD | 4.2:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #18436A | #6FA787 | 3.68:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #2D753B | #51B2CD | 2.31:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #6FA787 | #2D753B | 2.03:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #18436A | #2D753B | 1.81:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #6FA787 | #51B2CD | 1.14:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Teal (#51B2CD): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Dark Blue (#18436A): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Dark Blue (#18436A): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Green (#2D753B): 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 Blue 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 Blue (#18436A), Muted Green (#6FA787), Green (#2D753B) and Teal (#51B2CD).
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 #18436A, #6FA787, #2D753B and #51B2CD. 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.