Gyokuro Shade Color Palette
#5C8E3A · #8EA85C · #C8DCA8 · #16240A
Use #5C8E3A as the background. Use #8EA85C as the primary accent. Use #C8DCA8 as secondary. Use #16240A as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Gyokuro Shade — deep, umami, refined.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Gyokuro Shade 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: 21.9% | 92, 142, 58 | 35%, 0%, 59%, 44% | 96°, 42%, 39% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 34.5% | 142, 168, 92 | 15%, 0%, 45%, 34% | 81°, 30%, 51% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 66.3% | 200, 220, 168 | 9%, 0%, 24%, 14% | 83°, 43%, 76% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 1.5% | 22, 36, 10 | 39%, 0%, 72%, 86% | 92°, 57%, 9% |
Gyokuro Shade 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 Gyokuro Shade palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Gyokuro Shade 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #16240A on #C8DCA8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 11.05:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #C8DCA8 on #16240A |
Aa Sample Text
| 11.05:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #16240A on #8EA85C |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.12:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #8EA85C on #16240A |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.12:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #16240A on #5C8E3A |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.17:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #5C8E3A on #16240A |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.17:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #C8DCA8 on #5C8E3A |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.65:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #5C8E3A on #C8DCA8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.65:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C8DCA8 on #8EA85C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.80:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8EA85C on #C8DCA8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.80:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8EA85C on #5C8E3A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.47:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #5C8E3A on #8EA85C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.47:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Gyokuro Shade 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 Gyokuro Shade
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 #8EA85C on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #8EA85C — 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 Gyokuro Shade Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #8EA85C for small UI elements on #5C8E3A — at 1.5:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Don't set body copy in #16240A on #5C8E3A — 4.2:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Don't use #C8DCA8 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Gyokuro Shade Color Scheme
To use this Gyokuro Shade 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 #5C8E3A for the main background and #8EA85C for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #16240A and #5C8E3A is 4.17:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Gyokuro Shade Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Gyokuro Shade color palette?
The Gyokuro Shade palette contains #5C8E3A, #8EA85C, #C8DCA8, #16240A. 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 Gyokuro Shade color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #16240A on #C8DCA8 reaches 11.0:1 (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 Gyokuro Shade palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #775DA8, #719B69, #EDEFEB 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 Gyokuro Shade palette create?
Gyokuro Shade reads as deep, umami, refined. Gently saturated yellow-green drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated yellow-green — a combination that works best when the mid-tone base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Gyokuro Shade color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Gyokuro Shade 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 Gyokuro Shade 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 Gyokuro Shade's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.