Green & Dark Green, Dark Orange Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #145C28;
--color-2: #473429;
--color-3: #59B1A5;
--color-4: #0D9A49;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#145C28',
'palette-2': '#473429',
'palette-3': '#59B1A5',
'palette-4': '#0D9A49',
}
const palette = [
'#145C28',
'#473429',
'#59B1A5',
'#0D9A49',
];
$color-1: #145C28;
$color-2: #473429;
$color-3: #59B1A5;
$color-4: #0D9A49;
This is a cool, easygoing 4-colour palette with a comfortable balance of contrast and harmony.
About this color palette
This is a cool, easygoing 4-colour palette with a comfortable balance of contrast and harmony. It is anchored by Green (#0D9A49) and reads as deep and moody, with an average saturation of 53% and lightness of 32%. It works well for calm, professional and modern interfaces.
The colors in this palette
Dark Green #145C28
rgb(20, 92, 40) · hsl(137, 64%, 22%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Dark Orange #473429
rgb(71, 52, 41) · hsl(22, 27%, 22%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Teal #59B1A5
rgb(89, 177, 165) · hsl(172, 36%, 52%)
A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.
Green #0D9A49
rgb(13, 154, 73) · hsl(146, 84%, 33%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #473429 | #59B1A5 | 4.61:1 | Pass | Fail |
| #473429 | #0D9A49 | 3.2:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #145C28 | #59B1A5 | 3.19:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #145C28 | #0D9A49 | 2.21:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #145C28 | #473429 | 1.45:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #59B1A5 | #0D9A49 | 1.44:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Teal (#59B1A5): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Dark Green (#145C28): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Green (#0D9A49): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Dark Green (#145C28): 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 (#145C28), Dark Orange (#473429), Teal (#59B1A5) and Green (#0D9A49).
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 #145C28, #473429, #59B1A5 and #0D9A49. You can copy them as CSS variables, Tailwind, SCSS or JSON from the code panel above.
Is this palette accessible for text?
Yes — Dark Orange text on Teal reaches a contrast ratio of 4.61:1, which meets the WCAG AA standard for readable text.