Viridian

#1e9167

Cool, saturated teal-green for crisp accents

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About Viridian

Viridian lands right in that sweet spot where green feels "alive" but doesn't get minty. It has a richer, more even body than , with less of that yellow-leaning fuzz. Compared to , it's not as dark and heavy, so it reads lighter on the page without turning into a washed success green.

For me this is the go-to when UI needs deep, balanced green that holds its composure across states. Think dashboards and finance apps, fleet and logistics maps, subscription status chips, warehouse admin panels, and any product screen where you want the signal to feel confident but not alert. Put it next to Viridian-adjacent neutrals and it stays focused, unlike which can feel slightly more controlled and ink-like.

One quirk: it can look a touch cooler than you expect next to warm browns. I usually pair it with cool grays or neutral charcoals to keep it grounded.

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WCAG 2.1 contrast ratios. AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large. AAA requires 7:1 / 4.5:1.

On White #ffffff

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3.96:1FailAA Large

On Gray 100 #f5f5f5

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3.63:1FailAA Large

On Gray 900 #18181b

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4.47:1FailAA Large

On Black #000000

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5.30:1AAAAA Large

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