Forest Moonlight Color Palette
#1E2E2A · #3E5A4E · #8EA096 · #0A1412
Use #1E2E2A as the background. Use #3E5A4E as the primary accent. Use #8EA096 as secondary. Use #0A1412 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Forest Moonlight — night, forest, cool, moody.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Forest Moonlight 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: 2.4% | 30, 46, 42 | 35%, 0%, 9%, 82% | 165°, 21%, 15% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 8.9% | 62, 90, 78 | 31%, 0%, 13%, 65% | 154°, 18%, 30% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 33.1% | 142, 160, 150 | 11%, 0%, 6%, 37% | 147°, 9%, 59% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 0.6% | 10, 20, 18 | 50%, 0%, 10%, 92% | 168°, 33%, 6% |
Forest Moonlight 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 Forest Moonlight palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Forest Moonlight 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0A1412 on #8EA096 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.79:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #8EA096 on #0A1412 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.79:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #8EA096 on #1E2E2A |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.15:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #1E2E2A on #8EA096 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.15:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #8EA096 on #3E5A4E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.74:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #3E5A4E on #8EA096 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.74:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #0A1412 on #3E5A4E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.48:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #3E5A4E on #0A1412 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.48:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #3E5A4E on #1E2E2A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.88:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #1E2E2A on #3E5A4E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.88:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #0A1412 on #1E2E2A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.32:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #1E2E2A on #0A1412 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.32:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Forest Moonlight 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 Forest Moonlight
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 #3E5A4E on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #3E5A4E — 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 Forest Moonlight Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #3E5A4E for small UI elements on #1E2E2A — at 1.9:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Don't set body copy in #0A1412 on #1E2E2A — 1.3:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Don't use #8EA096 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Forest Moonlight Color Scheme
To use this Forest Moonlight 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 #1E2E2A for the main background and #3E5A4E for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #0A1412 and #1E2E2A is 1.32:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Forest Moonlight Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Forest Moonlight color palette?
The Forest Moonlight palette contains #1E2E2A, #3E5A4E, #8EA096, #0A1412. 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 Forest Moonlight color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #0A1412 on #8EA096 reaches 6.8:1 (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 Forest Moonlight palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #694957, #455354, #ECEEEE 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 Forest Moonlight palette create?
Forest Moonlight reads as night, forest, cool. Muted teal drives the personality, grounded by muted teal — a combination that works best when the deep base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Forest Moonlight color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Forest Moonlight 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 Forest Moonlight 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 Forest Moonlight's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.