Gecko’s Dream

#669900

Smoky warm green for grounded charts and tags

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About Gecko’s Dream

On my screen, 's Dream reads like a fresh, medium-light leaf color poured onto a slightly damp surface. It has a clean green front, but it never turns yellow-green like , and it doesn't sink into the muddier warmth of BioShock. Compared to , it's a bit brighter and more saturated, with less "middle-of-the-road" calm.

I reach for this shade when I need green that still feels lively without going soft or murky. It's a strong fit for plant-floor status panels, product and inventory labels in manufacturing dashboards, and map UI where you want zones to pop while staying readable against light concrete and off-whites. I also like it for editorial section bars and thumbnail accents, where it stays identifiably green but avoids the "grown" undertone that can happen with yellow-leaning neighbors.

Quirk: because it sits lighter and more direct than BioShock, it can look harsh next to very warm papers. Pair with charcoal text or cooler neutrals so the tone stays controlled, the one you reach for when you want clarity without the yellow drift.

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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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3.43:1FailAA Large

On Gray 100 #f5f5f5

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3.15:1FailAA Large

On Gray 900 #18181b

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5.16:1AAAAA Large

On Black #000000

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6.12:1AAAAA Large

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