Chrysocolla Color Psychology & Meaning
Chrysocolla is the blue-green stone of copper deposits, the color of tropical lagoons and calm water. It feels soothing and grounded, a palette that lowers the pulse just by looking at it.
#1E8E8E
#4AB8B8
#9EDCDC
#0A2E2E
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
Chrysocolla Color Palette
#1E8E8E · #4AB8B8 · #9EDCDC · #0A2E2E
Fail
WCAG Grade
3.7:1
Contrast Ratio
880
Saves
2,340
AI Copies
Use #1E8E8E as the background. Use #4AB8B8 as the primary accent. Use #9EDCDC as secondary. Use #0A2E2E as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Chrysocolla — calm, tropical, peaceful.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Chrysocolla 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: 21.6% | 30, 142, 142 | 79%, 0%, 0%, 44% | 180°, 65%, 34% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 39.2% | 74, 184, 184 | 60%, 0%, 0%, 28% | 180°, 44%, 51% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 63.6% | 158, 220, 220 | 28%, 0%, 0%, 14% | 180°, 47%, 74% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 2.2% | 10, 46, 46 | 78%, 0%, 0%, 82% | 180°, 64%, 11% |
Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
#1E8E8E saturated teal
#4AB8B8 gently saturated teal
#9EDCDC gently saturated teal
#0A2E2E gently saturated teal
Chrysocolla 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0A2E2E on #9EDCDC |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.51:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #9EDCDC on #0A2E2E |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.51:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #0A2E2E on #4AB8B8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.13:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #4AB8B8 on #0A2E2E |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.13:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #0A2E2E on #1E8E8E |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.68:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #1E8E8E on #0A2E2E |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.68:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #9EDCDC on #1E8E8E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.58:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #1E8E8E on #9EDCDC |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.58:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #4AB8B8 on #1E8E8E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.66:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #1E8E8E on #4AB8B8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.66:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #9EDCDC on #4AB8B8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.55:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #4AB8B8 on #9EDCDC |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.55:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Chrysocolla 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.
Hue Wheel
A analogous palette is often preferred by professional designers because it creates a calm, serene atmosphere by using neighboring colors.
History & Design Context
Chrysocolla has been used since antiquity; the Greeks mined it in the Sinai and used it in jewelry. Its name means gold glue in Greek, a nod to its use in soldering gold.
Best Design Use Cases
Use chrysocolla for calm, peaceful brand surfaces. The mid teals drive accents, the pale aqua covers backgrounds, and the deep sea green grounds text.
Industries This Palette Suits
Wellness, jewelry, eco brands, spa, meditation apps.
Colors That Pair Well With Chrysocolla
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.
red
directly opposite #4AB8B8 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
cyan-blue
30° beside #4AB8B8 — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
tinted neutral
a paper-white carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Chrysocolla Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #4AB8B8 for small UI elements on #1E8E8E — 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 #0A2E2E on #1E8E8E — 3.7:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Don't use #9EDCDC behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Chrysocolla Color Scheme
To use this Chrysocolla 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 #1E8E8E for the main background and #4AB8B8 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #0A2E2E and #1E8E8E is 3.68:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Chrysocolla Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Chrysocolla color palette?
The Chrysocolla palette contains #1E8E8E, #4AB8B8, #9EDCDC, #0A2E2E. 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 Chrysocolla color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #0A2E2E on #9EDCDC 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 Chrysocolla palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #B94B4B, #5882AD, #EAF0F0 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 Chrysocolla palette create?
Chrysocolla reads as calm, tropical, peaceful. Gently saturated teal drives the personality, grounded by saturated teal — a combination that works best when the mid-tone base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Chrysocolla color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.