Cedar of Lebanon Color Palette
#5E7A5A · #8AA07A · #8A7A5E · #24301E
Use #5E7A5A as the background. Use #8AA07A as the primary accent. Use #8A7A5E as secondary. Use #24301E as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Cedar of Lebanon — forest, vintage, earthy, royal.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Cedar of Lebanon 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: 17.0% | 94, 122, 90 | 23%, 0%, 26%, 52% | 113°, 15%, 42% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 32.0% | 138, 160, 122 | 14%, 0%, 24%, 37% | 95°, 17%, 55% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 20.1% | 138, 122, 94 | 0%, 12%, 32%, 46% | 38°, 19%, 45% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 2.6% | 36, 48, 30 | 25%, 0%, 37%, 81% | 100°, 23%, 15% |
Cedar of Lebanon 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 Cedar of Lebanon palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Cedar of Lebanon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #24301E on #8AA07A |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.87:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #8AA07A on #24301E |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.87:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #24301E on #8A7A5E |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.31:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #8A7A5E on #24301E |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.31:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #24301E on #5E7A5A |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.91:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #5E7A5A on #24301E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.91:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8AA07A on #5E7A5A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.68:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #5E7A5A on #8AA07A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.68:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8A7A5E on #8AA07A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.47:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8AA07A on #8A7A5E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.47:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8A7A5E on #5E7A5A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.14:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #5E7A5A on #8A7A5E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.14:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Custom Scheme
The Cedar of Lebanon palette is built using a custom relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
A custom palette is often preferred by professional designers because it balances visual interest with cohesion.
History & Design Context
Best Design Use Cases
Industries This Palette Suits
Colors That Pair Well With Cedar of Lebanon
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 #8AA07A on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #8AA07A — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
a paper-white carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Cedar of Lebanon Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #8AA07A for small UI elements on #5E7A5A — at 1.7:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Don't set body copy in #24301E on #5E7A5A — 2.9:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Let #8A7A5E carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #8AA07A.
How to Implement the Cedar of Lebanon Color Scheme
To use this Cedar of Lebanon 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 #5E7A5A for the main background and #8AA07A for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #24301E and #5E7A5A is 2.91:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Cedar of Lebanon Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Cedar of Lebanon color palette?
The Cedar of Lebanon palette contains #5E7A5A, #8AA07A, #8A7A5E, #24301E. 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 Cedar of Lebanon color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #24301E on #8AA07A reaches 4.9:1 (AA). 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 Cedar of Lebanon palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #9079A0, #819883, #EDEEEC 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 Cedar of Lebanon palette create?
Cedar of Lebanon reads as forest, vintage, earthy. Muted yellow-green drives the personality, grounded by muted green — a combination that works best when the mid-tone base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Cedar of Lebanon color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Cedar of Lebanon 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 Cedar of Lebanon 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 Cedar of Lebanon's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.