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#42A6A1 · #499C91 · #26231A · #CAD166 · #EDF0C2

earth

A 5-color earth palette · Complete color analysis and application guide

Scene Recommendations Scene Recommendations

Emotion EMOTION

HarmoniousVersatileWarmCool

Industry INDUSTRY

E-commerceBusiness

UI Context UI CONTEXT

Web PageComponent LibraryData Visualization

Color Details Color Details

#42A6A1

Mineral Blue · CadetBlue · Mint Ice

HEX
#42A6A1
RGB
rgb(66, 166, 161)
HSL
hsl(177, 43%, 45%)
HSB
hsb(177, 60%, 65%)
CMYK
cmyk(60%, 0%, 3%, 35%)
Oklch
oklch(66.6% 0.092 190.6)

Traditional「Mineral Blue」· Paint「Mint Ice」· Creative Blush Sunrise

#499C91

Mineral Blue · CadetBlue · Mint Ice

HEX
#499C91
RGB
rgb(73, 156, 145)
HSL
hsl(172, 36%, 45%)
HSB
hsb(172, 53%, 61%)
CMYK
cmyk(53%, 0%, 7%, 39%)
Oklch
oklch(63.8% 0.083 183.9)

Traditional「Mineral Blue」· Paint「Mint Ice」· Creative Blush Sunrise

#26231A

Ochre · Black · Amber Gold

HEX
#26231A
RGB
rgb(38, 35, 26)
HSL
hsl(45, 19%, 13%)
HSB
hsb(45, 32%, 15%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 8%, 32%, 85%)
Oklch
oklch(25.6% 0.017 91.8)

Traditional「Ochre」· Paint「Amber Gold」· Creative Blush Sunrise

#CAD166

Fresh Green · BurlyWood · Sunflower

HEX
#CAD166
RGB
rgb(202, 209, 102)
HSL
hsl(64, 54%, 61%)
HSB
hsb(64, 51%, 82%)
CMYK
cmyk(3%, 0%, 51%, 18%)
Oklch
oklch(83.3% 0.131 112.3)

Traditional「Fresh Green」· Paint「Sunflower」· Creative Lemon Fizz

#EDF0C2

Fresh Green · Bisque · Lemon Cream

HEX
#EDF0C2
RGB
rgb(237, 240, 194)
HSL
hsl(64, 61%, 85%)
HSB
hsb(64, 19%, 94%)
CMYK
cmyk(1%, 0%, 19%, 6%)
Oklch
oklch(94.1% 0.060 110.6)

Traditional「Fresh Green」· Paint「Lemon Cream」· Creative Lemon Fizz

Color Harmonies Color Harmonies

Based on color wheel theory, calculated from primary color

Complementary

42A6A1
A44146

Analogous

41A46E
42A6A1
4178A4

Triadic

42A6A1
9F41A4
A49F41

Split-Comp.

42A6A1
A44178
A46E41

Tetradic

42A6A1
6E41A4
A44146
78A441

Contrast Matrix WCAG 2.1 Contrast

42A6A1
499C91
26231A
CAD166
EDF0C2
—
1.1
Fail
5.4
AA
1.8
Fail
2.5
Fail
1.1
Fail
—
4.8
AA
2.0
Fail
2.8
Fail
5.4
AA
4.8
AA
—
9.6
AAA
13.3
AAA
1.8
Fail
2.0
Fail
9.6
AAA
—
1.4
Fail
2.5
Fail
2.8
Fail
13.3
AAA
1.4
Fail
—
White BG
2.9Fail
3.3AA Large
15.7AAA
1.6Fail
1.2Fail
Black BG
7.2AAA
6.4AA
1.3Fail
12.8AAA
17.8AAA

Color Blindness Simulation Color Blindness Simulation

Protanopia

6D6EA2
6D6E94
25251C
CDCD80
EEEECD

Deuteranopia

6860A3
686294
25251D
CDCC86
EEEED0

Tritanopia

47A3A3
4D9696
261E1E
CA9499
EDD6D8

Achromatopsia

888888
828282
232323
C3C3C3
EAEAEA

Shades & Tints Shades & Tints

#42A6A1

Dark
Light

#499C91

Dark
Light

#26231A

Dark
Light

Code Snippets Code Snippets

CSS Custom Properties

:root {
  --color-1: #42a6a1;
  --color-2: #499c91;
  --color-3: #26231a;
  --color-4: #cad166;
  --color-5: #edf0c2;
}

SCSS

$color-1: #42a6a1;
$color-2: #499c91;
$color-3: #26231a;
$color-4: #cad166;
$color-5: #edf0c2;

TAILWIND

colors: {
  'brand-1': '#42a6a1',
  'brand-2': '#499c91',
  'brand-3': '#26231a',
  'brand-4': '#cad166',
  'brand-5': '#edf0c2',
}

RGB Array

[66, 166, 161], [73, 156, 145], [38, 35, 26], [202, 209, 102], [237, 240, 194]

FAQ FAQ

What scenarios is this 5-color palette suitable for?

This earth-style palette of #42A6A1, #499C91, #26231A, #CAD166, #EDF0C2 is ideal for: infographics, data visualization, accessible design. High contrast ensures clear visual hierarchy and readability. It is a balanced and harmonious choice among 5-color palettes.

How to use this palette in CSS or frontend projects?

Copy the CSS variables directly: --color-1: #42a6a1; --color-2: #499c91; --color-3: #26231a; --color-4: #cad166; --color-5: #edf0c2. LangColor editor supports one-click export to CSS, SCSS, Tailwind, JSON and more. Click the "Export" button to choose your format.

What UI/UX design tips apply to this palette?

Medium-brightness colors suit brand primary and accent colors. Use the darkest for text, lightest for backgrounds, and mid-tones for emphasis. High-contrast palettes naturally meet WCAG accessibility standards. Use the "Contrast Matrix" tool in LangColor editor to check WCAG accessibility levels for every color pair.

Which industries or brands suit this palette?

This earth-style 5-color scheme is especially suited for tech, SaaS, healthcare, eco industries. Click "AI Analysis" in the editor for more detailed brand color suggestions.

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Generated by LangColor online color tool · Breaking the barrier between language and color