Emerald Waltz
Emerald Waltz is a cool high contrast palette built with black, mint, green tones. Copy the HEX codes, download the palette image, save it to your collection, or open related palettes below.
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Pairing tips
Use #95D5B2 for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #1B4332 or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #2D6A4F for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #081C15;
--palette-color-2: #1B4332;
--palette-color-3: #2D6A4F;
--palette-color-4: #95D5B2;
}Emerald Waltz colour names and contrast
Every value on this page is calculated from this palette's own HEX codes. The closest CSS named colour tells you what to call each shade, relative luminance shows how light or dark it truly is, and the contrast table shows which pairs are safe to set text in.
Swatch reference
| Swatch | Closest named colour | Match | Luminance | Hue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #081C15 | Ink | 29 RGB pts | 0.009 | 159° |
| #1B4332 | Dark Slate Gray | 62 RGB pts | 0.045 | 155° |
| #2D6A4F | Dark Slate Gray | 54 RGB pts | 0.114 | 153° |
| #95D5B2 | Medium Aqua Marine | 70 RGB pts | 0.572 | 147° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #081C15 on #95D5B2 | 10.48:1 | AAA | AAA |
| #1B4332 on #95D5B2 | 6.56:1 | AA | AAA |
| #2D6A4F on #95D5B2 | 3.79:1 | fail | AA |
| #081C15 on #2D6A4F | 2.77:1 | fail | fail |
| #1B4332 on #2D6A4F | 1.73:1 | fail | fail |
| #081C15 on #1B4332 | 1.60:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #081C15 against #95D5B2 at 10.48:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #081C15 against #1B4332 at 1.60:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #081C15 (Ink, luminance 0.009) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #95D5B2 (Medium Aqua Marine, luminance 0.572) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 12° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a near-monochrome palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #081C15 on a #95D5B2 background, and reserve #081C15 for borders, icons or accents.
FAQ
It is a cool high contrast color palette with black, mint, green tones.
Yes. Use the lightest color for backgrounds, deeper colors for text, and mid tones for buttons or accents. Check the contrast table above before setting body copy.
Yes. Use the copy buttons for the full palette or for a single color row.
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