Glow Stick Color Palette
#7BFF4A · #FF2ED1 · #00E5FF · #0A0A14
Use #7BFF4A as the background. Use #FF2ED1 as the primary accent. Use #00E5FF as secondary. Use #0A0A14 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Glow Stick — neon, night, candy.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Glow Stick 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: 76.2% | 123, 255, 74 | 52%, 0%, 71%, 0% | 104°, 100%, 65% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 27.8% | 255, 46, 209 | 0%, 82%, 18%, 0% | 313°, 100%, 59% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 63.3% | 0, 229, 255 | 100%, 10%, 0%, 0% | 186°, 100%, 50% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 0.3% | 10, 10, 20 | 50%, 50%, 0%, 92% | 240°, 33%, 6% |
Glow Stick 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 Glow Stick palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Glow Stick 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0A0A14 on #7BFF4A |
Aa Sample Text
| 15.23:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #7BFF4A on #0A0A14 |
Aa Sample Text
| 15.23:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #0A0A14 on #00E5FF |
Aa Sample Text
| 12.80:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #00E5FF on #0A0A14 |
Aa Sample Text
| 12.80:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #0A0A14 on #FF2ED1 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.15:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #FF2ED1 on #0A0A14 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.15:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #FF2ED1 on #7BFF4A |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.48:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #7BFF4A on #FF2ED1 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.48:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #00E5FF on #FF2ED1 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.08:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #FF2ED1 on #00E5FF |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.08:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #00E5FF on #7BFF4A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.19:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #7BFF4A on #00E5FF |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.19:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Split-Complementary Scheme
The Glow Stick palette is built using a split-complementary relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
A split-complementary 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 Glow Stick
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 #FF2ED1 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #FF2ED1 — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
a ink-black carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Glow Stick Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #FF2ED1 for small UI elements on #7BFF4A — at 2.5:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #0A0A14 — 15.2:1 against #7BFF4A passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #00E5FF carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #FF2ED1.
How to Implement the Glow Stick Color Scheme
To use this Glow Stick 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 #7BFF4A for the main background and #FF2ED1 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #0A0A14 and #7BFF4A is 15.23:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Glow Stick Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Glow Stick color palette?
The Glow Stick palette contains #7BFF4A, #FF2ED1, #00E5FF, #0A0A14. 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 Glow Stick color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #0A0A14 on #7BFF4A reaches 15.2:1 (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 Glow Stick palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #2EFF5B, #F5386E, #121A0F 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 Glow Stick palette create?
Glow Stick reads as neon, night, candy. Saturated magenta drives the personality, grounded by saturated green — a combination that works best when the light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Glow Stick color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Glow Stick 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 Glow Stick 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 Glow Stick's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.