Dryad Tree Color Psychology & Meaning
The dryad is the spirit bound to her tree, living and dying with it, and this palette is bark brown with leaf green. It feels rooted and loyal, the color of a soul that cannot leave its oak.
#5C3A1E
#8E5C3A
#8EA05C
#1E0E06
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
Dryad Tree Color Palette
#5C3A1E · #8E5C3A · #8EA05C · #1E0E06
Fail
WCAG Grade
1.9:1
Contrast Ratio
880
Saves
2,330
AI Copies
Use #5C3A1E as the background. Use #8E5C3A as the primary accent. Use #8EA05C as secondary. Use #1E0E06 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Dryad Tree — dryad, tree, bark.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Dryad Tree 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: 5.4% | 92, 58, 30 | 0%, 37%, 67%, 64% | 27°, 51%, 24% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 13.7% | 142, 92, 58 | 0%, 35%, 59%, 44% | 24°, 42%, 39% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 31.7% | 142, 160, 92 | 11%, 0%, 42%, 37% | 76°, 27%, 49% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 0.6% | 30, 14, 6 | 0%, 53%, 80%, 88% | 20°, 67%, 7% |
Dryad Tree 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 Dryad Tree palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
#5C3A1E gently saturated orange
#8E5C3A gently saturated orange
#8EA05C gently saturated yellow-green
#1E0E06 saturated orange
Dryad Tree 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1E0E06 on #8EA05C |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.54:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #8EA05C on #1E0E06 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.54:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #8EA05C on #5C3A1E |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.53:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #5C3A1E on #8EA05C |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.53:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #1E0E06 on #8E5C3A |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.34:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #8E5C3A on #1E0E06 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.34:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #8EA05C on #8E5C3A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.96:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8E5C3A on #8EA05C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.96:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #1E0E06 on #5C3A1E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.86:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #5C3A1E on #1E0E06 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.86:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8E5C3A on #5C3A1E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.80:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #5C3A1E on #8E5C3A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.80:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Custom Scheme
The Dryad Tree 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.
Hue Wheel
A custom palette is often preferred by professional designers because it balances visual interest with cohesion.
History & Design Context
The dryads of Greek myth were named for the oak, drys, and their lives were tied to their trees, so harming the wood harmed the spirit; the hamadryads were bound even more closely, perishing with the trunk itself.
Best Design Use Cases
Use the bark brown for the trunk, leaf green for the canopy, umber for shadows, and the darkest brown for text.
Industries This Palette Suits
Literature, art, gaming, fantasy, conservation.
Colors That Pair Well With Dryad Tree
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.
cyan-blue
directly opposite #8E5C3A on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
yellow
30° beside #8E5C3A — 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 Dryad Tree Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #8E5C3A for small UI elements on #5C3A1E — at 1.8:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Don't set body copy in #1E0E06 on #5C3A1E — 1.9:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Let #8EA05C carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #8E5C3A.
How to Implement the Dryad Tree Color Scheme
To use this Dryad Tree 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 #5C3A1E for the main background and #8E5C3A for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #1E0E06 and #5C3A1E is 1.86:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Dryad Tree Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Dryad Tree color palette?
The Dryad Tree palette contains #5C3A1E, #8E5C3A, #8EA05C, #1E0E06. 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 Dryad Tree color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #1E0E06 on #8EA05C reaches 6.5:1 (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 Dryad Tree palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #3A6C8D, #837D44, #EFEDEB 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 Dryad Tree palette create?
Dryad Tree reads as dryad, tree, bark. Gently saturated orange drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated orange — a combination that works best when the deep base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Dryad Tree color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Dryad Tree 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 Dryad Tree 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 Dryad Tree's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.