Birch Stand Color Palette
#D8D8C8 · #8AA070 · #5E6B4E · #2A3020
Use #D8D8C8 as the background. Use #8AA070 as the primary accent. Use #5E6B4E as secondary. Use #2A3020 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Birch Stand — forest, pastel, earthy.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Birch Stand color scheme. Use these values for web design (HEX/RGB), print projects (CMYK), or specialized design software (HSL).
| Swatch | Design Role | HEX | RGB | CMYK | HSL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Background Luminance: 67.9% | 216, 216, 200 | 0%, 0%, 7%, 15% | 60°, 17%, 82% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 31.7% | 138, 160, 112 | 14%, 0%, 30%, 37% | 88°, 20%, 53% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 13.4% | 94, 107, 78 | 12%, 0%, 27%, 58% | 87°, 16%, 36% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 2.7% | 42, 48, 32 | 13%, 0%, 33%, 81% | 83°, 20%, 16% |
Birch Stand Tints & Shades
Hover states, borders and elevation need lighter and darker steps of your base colors. Here are computed tints and shades for every color in the Birch Stand palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Birch Stand Palette Contrast Matrix (WCAG 2.1)
Every color tested as text on every other color as background. Body copy needs 4.5:1 (AA), large text and UI components 3:1. AAA requires 7:1.
| Text on Background | Preview | Ratio | Grade | Safe For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2A3020 on #D8D8C8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.45:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #D8D8C8 on #2A3020 |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.45:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #2A3020 on #8AA070 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.76:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #8AA070 on #2A3020 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.76:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #5E6B4E on #D8D8C8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.95:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #D8D8C8 on #5E6B4E |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.95:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #2A3020 on #5E6B4E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.39:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #5E6B4E on #2A3020 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.39:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #5E6B4E on #8AA070 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.99:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8AA070 on #5E6B4E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.99:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8AA070 on #D8D8C8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.99:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #D8D8C8 on #8AA070 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.99:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Birch Stand palette is built using a analogous relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
A analogous palette is often preferred by professional designers because it creates a calm, serene atmosphere by using neighboring colors.
History & Design Context
Best Design Use Cases
Industries This Palette Suits
Colors That Pair Well With Birch Stand
Need a fifth color? These three companions are computed from the palette's own hue positions on the color wheel, so they extend the scheme without breaking its harmony.
directly opposite #8AA070 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #8AA070 — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
a ink-black carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Birch Stand Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #8AA070 for small UI elements on #D8D8C8 — at 2.0:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #2A3020 — 9.5:1 against #D8D8C8 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #5E6B4E carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #8AA070.
How to Implement the Birch Stand Color Scheme
To use this Birch Stand color palette in your web project, you can copy the following CSS variables or Tailwind CSS configuration. These roles ensure your UI maintains accessibility and visual hierarchy.
Option 1: CSS Variables
:root {
/* {name} Palette - ihatecolors.com */{'
'} --color-bg: {colors[0]};{'
'} --color-primary: {colors[1]};{'
'} --color-secondary: {colors[2]};{'
'} --color-text: {colors[3]};{'
'} {'}'} Web Design Tip
Use #D8D8C8 for the main background and #8AA070 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #2A3020 and #D8D8C8 is 9.45:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Birch Stand Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Birch Stand color palette?
The Birch Stand palette contains #D8D8C8, #8AA070, #5E6B4E, #2A3020. Click any swatch on this page to copy its value, or export all four at once as CSS variables, Tailwind config, SCSS or a Figma-ready list.
Is the Birch Stand color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #2A3020 on #D8D8C8 reaches 9.5:1 (AAA). For body text always keep a 4.5:1 ratio and for large UI elements 3:1 — the full contrast matrix above shows the exact score for every color-on-color combination in this palette.
What colors go well with the Birch Stand palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #866F9F, #7C937B, #151514 extend it naturally: the complementary hue for high-energy accents, an analogous neighbor for calm transitions, and a tinted neutral for surfaces. All three are computed from this palette's hues on the color wheel.
What mood does the Birch Stand palette create?
Birch Stand reads as forest, pastel, earthy. Muted yellow-green drives the personality, grounded by muted yellow — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Birch Stand color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Birch Stand palette is free for personal, client and commercial work — websites, branding, apps, print and social content, with no attribution required.
How do I add the Birch Stand palette to Tailwind or CSS?
Use the export panel on this page: CSS variables, a Tailwind config block, SCSS variables, or a Figma copy list are generated from Birch Stand's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.