Green & Black, Orange Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #0C1514;
--color-2: #E2551F;
--color-3: #3E3131;
--color-4: #0A944F;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#0C1514',
'palette-2': '#E2551F',
'palette-3': '#3E3131',
'palette-4': '#0A944F',
}
const palette = [
'#0C1514',
'#E2551F',
'#3E3131',
'#0A944F',
];
$color-1: #0C1514;
$color-2: #E2551F;
$color-3: #3E3131;
$color-4: #0A944F;
This is a cool, easygoing 4-colour palette that combines high-contrast tones for a bold, dynamic look.
About this color palette
This is a cool, easygoing 4-colour palette that combines high-contrast tones for a bold, dynamic look. It is anchored by Green (#0A944F) and reads as deep and moody, with an average saturation of 51% and lightness of 27%. It works well for calm, professional and modern interfaces.
The colors in this palette
Black #0C1514
rgb(12, 21, 20) · hsl(173, 27%, 6%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Orange #E2551F
rgb(226, 85, 31) · hsl(17, 77%, 50%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Charcoal #3E3131
rgb(62, 49, 49) · hsl(0, 12%, 22%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Green #0A944F
rgb(10, 148, 79) · hsl(150, 87%, 31%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0C1514 | #E2551F | 4.9:1 | Pass | Fail |
| #0C1514 | #0A944F | 4.73:1 | Pass | Fail |
| #E2551F | #3E3131 | 3.29:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #3E3131 | #0A944F | 3.18:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #0C1514 | #3E3131 | 1.49:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #E2551F | #0A944F | 1.04:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Orange (#E2551F): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Black (#0C1514): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Green (#0A944F): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Black (#0C1514): 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: Black (#0C1514), Orange (#E2551F), Charcoal (#3E3131) and Green (#0A944F).
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 #0C1514, #E2551F, #3E3131 and #0A944F. You can copy them as CSS variables, Tailwind, SCSS or JSON from the code panel above.
Is this palette accessible for text?
Yes — Black text on Orange reaches a contrast ratio of 4.9:1, which meets the WCAG AA standard for readable text.