Fern Gully Color Palette
#4E7A4E · #86A068 · #5E6B4A · #1A2418
Use #4E7A4E as the background. Use #86A068 as the primary accent. Use #5E6B4A as secondary. Use #1A2418 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Fern Gully — forest, earthy, moody.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Fern Gully 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: 16.1% | 78, 122, 78 | 36%, 0%, 36%, 52% | 120°, 22%, 39% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 31.2% | 134, 160, 104 | 16%, 0%, 35%, 37% | 88°, 23%, 52% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 13.4% | 94, 107, 74 | 12%, 0%, 31%, 58% | 84°, 18%, 35% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 1.5% | 26, 36, 24 | 28%, 0%, 33%, 86% | 110°, 20%, 12% |
Fern Gully 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 Fern Gully palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Fern Gully 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1A2418 on #86A068 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.53:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #86A068 on #1A2418 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.53:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #1A2418 on #4E7A4E |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.22:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #4E7A4E on #1A2418 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.22:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #1A2418 on #5E6B4A |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.81:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #5E6B4A on #1A2418 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.81:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #5E6B4A on #86A068 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.97:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #86A068 on #5E6B4A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.97:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #86A068 on #4E7A4E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.72:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #4E7A4E on #86A068 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.72:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #5E6B4A on #4E7A4E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.15:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #4E7A4E on #5E6B4A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.15:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Custom Scheme
The Fern Gully 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 Fern Gully
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 #86A068 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #86A068 — 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 Fern Gully Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #86A068 for small UI elements on #4E7A4E — 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 #1A2418 on #4E7A4E — 3.2:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Let #5E6B4A carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #86A068.
How to Implement the Fern Gully Color Scheme
To use this Fern Gully 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 #4E7A4E for the main background and #86A068 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #1A2418 and #4E7A4E is 3.22:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Fern Gully Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Fern Gully color palette?
The Fern Gully palette contains #4E7A4E, #86A068, #5E6B4A, #1A2418. 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 Fern Gully color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #1A2418 on #86A068 reaches 5.5:1 (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 Fern Gully palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #8368A1, #769575, #ECEEEC 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 Fern Gully palette create?
Fern Gully reads as forest, earthy, moody. 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 Fern Gully color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Fern Gully 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 Fern Gully 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 Fern Gully's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.