Green & Dark Blue, Dark Teal Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #172433;
--color-2: #0E3542;
--color-3: #0F2E48;
--color-4: #0AA872;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#172433',
'palette-2': '#0E3542',
'palette-3': '#0F2E48',
'palette-4': '#0AA872',
}
const palette = [
'#172433',
'#0E3542',
'#0F2E48',
'#0AA872',
];
$color-1: #172433;
$color-2: #0E3542;
$color-3: #0F2E48;
$color-4: #0AA872;
This is a cool, high-energy 4-colour palette built from closely related tones that blend harmoniously.
About this color palette
This is a cool, high-energy 4-colour palette built from closely related tones that blend harmoniously. It is anchored by Green (#0AA872) and reads as deep and moody, with an average saturation of 64% and lightness of 21%. It works well for calm, professional and modern interfaces.
The colors in this palette
Dark Blue #172433
rgb(23, 36, 51) · hsl(212, 38%, 15%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Dark Teal #0E3542
rgb(14, 53, 66) · hsl(195, 65%, 16%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Dark Blue #0F2E48
rgb(15, 46, 72) · hsl(207, 66%, 17%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Green #0AA872
rgb(10, 168, 114) · hsl(159, 89%, 35%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #172433 | #0AA872 | 5.13:1 | Pass | Fail |
| #0F2E48 | #0AA872 | 4.56:1 | Pass | Fail |
| #0E3542 | #0AA872 | 4.27:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #172433 | #0E3542 | 1.2:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #172433 | #0F2E48 | 1.13:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #0E3542 | #0F2E48 | 1.07:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Green (#0AA872): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Dark Blue (#172433): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Dark Blue (#0F2E48): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Dark Teal (#0E3542): 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 Blue (#172433), Dark Teal (#0E3542), Dark Blue (#0F2E48) and Green (#0AA872).
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 #172433, #0E3542, #0F2E48 and #0AA872. You can copy them as CSS variables, Tailwind, SCSS or JSON from the code panel above.
Is this palette accessible for text?
Yes — Dark Blue text on Green reaches a contrast ratio of 5.13:1, which meets the WCAG AA standard for readable text.