Dark Blue & Muted Green, Teal Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #0A2644;
--color-2: #4F885F;
--color-3: #5FA76B;
--color-4: #48ABC4;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#0A2644',
'palette-2': '#4F885F',
'palette-3': '#5FA76B',
'palette-4': '#48ABC4',
}
const palette = [
'#0A2644',
'#4F885F',
'#5FA76B',
'#48ABC4',
];
$color-1: #0A2644;
$color-2: #4F885F;
$color-3: #5FA76B;
$color-4: #48ABC4;
This is a cool, versatile 4-colour palette mixing related and contrasting tones for a natural feel.
About this color palette
This is a cool, versatile 4-colour palette mixing related and contrasting tones for a natural feel. It is anchored by Dark Blue (#0A2644) and reads as well balanced in lightness, with an average saturation of 45% and lightness of 40%. It works well for calm, professional and modern interfaces.
The colors in this palette
Dark Blue #0A2644
rgb(10, 38, 68) · hsl(211, 74%, 15%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Muted Green #4F885F
rgb(79, 136, 95) · hsl(137, 27%, 42%)
A soft, muted tone that suits calm backgrounds and large surfaces.
Muted Green #5FA76B
rgb(95, 167, 107) · hsl(130, 29%, 51%)
A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.
Teal #48ABC4
rgb(72, 171, 196) · hsl(192, 51%, 53%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0A2644 | #48ABC4 | 5.75:1 | Pass | Fail |
| #0A2644 | #5FA76B | 5.26:1 | Pass | Fail |
| #0A2644 | #4F885F | 3.65:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #4F885F | #48ABC4 | 1.57:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #4F885F | #5FA76B | 1.44:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #5FA76B | #48ABC4 | 1.09:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Teal (#48ABC4): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Dark Blue (#0A2644): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Dark Blue (#0A2644): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Muted Green (#5FA76B): 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 (#0A2644), Muted Green (#4F885F), Muted Green (#5FA76B) and Teal (#48ABC4).
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 #0A2644, #4F885F, #5FA76B and #48ABC4. 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 Teal reaches a contrast ratio of 5.75:1, which meets the WCAG AA standard for readable text.