Emerald and Gold
Why they work: gemstone luxury — saturated green with metallic warmth.
Combination sets
The classic split
Emerald and Gold with a light tint of emerald, a deep shade of gold and white for breathing room.
Dark mode
Both anchors survive on dark: Gold as the highlight, Emerald as the accent, and two intermediate surfaces for elevation.
Soft & light
Both anchors reduced to tints for airy sections, with the full-strength colors kept for buttons and links.
60 / 30 / 10 UI set
A practical interface split: neutral ~60%, emerald ~30% for structure, gold ~10% for calls to action.
Gradient bridge
The direct perceptual path from emerald to gold — use for hero sections, charts and progress states.
Contrast data
| Foreground | Background | Ratio | AA | AAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #50C878 | #FFD700 | 1.52:1 | ✗ | ✗ |
| #FFD700 | #50C878 | 1.52:1 | ✗ | ✗ |
| #50C878 | #FFFFFF | 2.13:1 | ✗ | ✗ |
| #50C878 | #000000 | 9.87:1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| #FFD700 | #FFFFFF | 1.40:1 | ✗ | ✗ |
| #FFD700 | #000000 | 14.97:1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| #16161D | #AED448 | 10.55:1 | ✓ | ✓ |
Related combinations
FAQ
Do emerald and gold go together?
Yes — gemstone luxury — saturated green with metallic warmth. Their hues are 89° apart on the color wheel and the direct pair contrast is 1.52:1. The sets on this page show exactly how to balance them (warm + cool).
What text color works on emerald and gold?
On emerald use #000000 text (9.87:1); on gold use #000000 (14.97:1). Both pass WCAG AA for normal text.
What are the exact color codes?
Emerald: #50C878 — OKLCH oklch(74.51% 0.158 151.5). Gold: #FFD700 — OKLCH oklch(88.68% 0.182 95.3).