Dark Blue & Dark Green, Dark Blue Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #142A21;
--color-2: #211F32;
--color-3: #111939;
--color-4: #0A1B37;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#142A21',
'palette-2': '#211F32',
'palette-3': '#111939',
'palette-4': '#0A1B37',
}
const palette = [
'#142A21',
'#211F32',
'#111939',
'#0A1B37',
];
$color-1: #142A21;
$color-2: #211F32;
$color-3: #111939;
$color-4: #0A1B37;
This is a cool, easygoing 4-colour palette built from closely related tones that blend harmoniously.
About this color palette
This is a cool, easygoing 4-colour palette built from closely related tones that blend harmoniously. It is anchored by Dark Blue (#0A1B37) and reads as deep and moody, with an average saturation of 46% and lightness of 14%. It works well for calm, professional and modern interfaces.
The colors in this palette
Dark Green #142A21
rgb(20, 42, 33) · hsl(155, 35%, 12%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Dark Blue #211F32
rgb(33, 31, 50) · hsl(246, 23%, 16%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Dark Blue #111939
rgb(17, 25, 57) · hsl(228, 54%, 15%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Dark Blue #0A1B37
rgb(10, 27, 55) · hsl(217, 69%, 13%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #142A21 | #111939 | 1.13:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #142A21 | #0A1B37 | 1.13:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #211F32 | #111939 | 1.07:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #211F32 | #0A1B37 | 1.07:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #142A21 | #211F32 | 1.06:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #111939 | #0A1B37 | 1:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Dark Blue (#211F32): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Dark Green (#142A21): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Dark Blue (#0A1B37): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Dark Blue (#111939): 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 Green (#142A21), Dark Blue (#211F32), Dark Blue (#111939) and Dark Blue (#0A1B37).
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 #142A21, #211F32, #111939 and #0A1B37. 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.