Mint and Charcoal
Why they work: a modern product palette: airy mint over grounded charcoal.
Combination sets
The classic split
Mint and Charcoal with a light tint of mint, a deep shade of charcoal and white for breathing room.
Dark mode
Both anchors survive on dark: Charcoal as the highlight, Mint 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%, mint ~30% for structure, charcoal ~10% for calls to action.
Gradient bridge
The direct perceptual path from mint to charcoal — use for hero sections, charts and progress states.
Contrast data
| Foreground | Background | Ratio | AA | AAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #AAF0C1 | #36454F | 7.52:1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| #36454F | #AAF0C1 | 7.52:1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| #AAF0C1 | #FFFFFF | 1.32:1 | ✗ | ✗ |
| #AAF0C1 | #000000 | 15.94:1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| #36454F | #FFFFFF | 9.90:1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| #36454F | #000000 | 2.12:1 | ✗ | ✗ |
| #16161D | #5E9898 | 5.50:1 | ✓ | ✗ |
Related combinations
FAQ
Do mint and charcoal go together?
Yes — a modern product palette: airy mint over grounded charcoal. Their hues are 64° apart on the color wheel and the direct pair contrast is 7.52:1. The sets on this page show exactly how to balance them (warm + cool).
What text color works on mint and charcoal?
On mint use #000000 text (15.94:1); on charcoal use #FFFFFF (9.9:1). Both pass WCAG AA for normal text.
What are the exact color codes?
Mint: #AAF0C1 — OKLCH oklch(89.62% 0.095 154.7). Charcoal: #36454F — OKLCH oklch(38.14% 0.026 237.5).