Hookers Green Color Psychology & Meaning
Hookers green is the muted, believable green of leaves and hedgerows rather than neon grass. It feels natural and restful, the color of a well-tended garden rather than a chemical lawn.
#49796B
#74A892
#B7D5C3
#1D3329
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
Hookers Green Color Palette
#49796B · #74A892 · #B7D5C3 · #1D3329
Fail
WCAG Grade
2.7:1
Contrast Ratio
890
Saves
2,310
AI Copies
Use #49796B as the background. Use #74A892 as the primary accent. Use #B7D5C3 as secondary. Use #1D3329 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Hookers Green — natural, calm, muted.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Hookers Green 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: 16.2% | 73, 121, 107 | 40%, 0%, 12%, 53% | 163°, 25%, 38% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 33.8% | 116, 168, 146 | 31%, 0%, 13%, 34% | 155°, 23%, 56% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 61.6% | 183, 213, 195 | 14%, 0%, 8%, 16% | 144°, 26%, 78% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 2.8% | 29, 51, 41 | 43%, 0%, 20%, 80% | 153°, 28%, 16% |
Hookers Green 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 Hookers Green palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
#49796B gently saturated teal
#74A892 muted teal
#B7D5C3 gently saturated green
#1D3329 gently saturated teal
Hookers Green 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1D3329 on #B7D5C3 |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.55:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #B7D5C3 on #1D3329 |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.55:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #1D3329 on #74A892 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.98:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #74A892 on #1D3329 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.98:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #B7D5C3 on #49796B |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.15:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #49796B on #B7D5C3 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.15:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #1D3329 on #49796B |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.72:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #49796B on #1D3329 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.72:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #74A892 on #49796B |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.83:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #49796B on #74A892 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.83:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #B7D5C3 on #74A892 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.72:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #74A892 on #B7D5C3 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.72:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Hookers Green 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.
Hue Wheel
A analogous palette is often preferred by professional designers because it creates a calm, serene atmosphere by using neighboring colors.
History & Design Context
Named for the English botanical artist William Hooker, who formulated the pigment in the 1830s to capture the exact greens of living foliage. It became a staple for landscape painters who found tube greens too artificial.
Best Design Use Cases
Use Hookers green for natural-feeling surfaces and section backgrounds. The pale sage handles supporting areas, while the deep green gives text and interactive elements solid contrast.
Industries This Palette Suits
Botanical, gardening, wellness, organic food, conservation.
Colors That Pair Well With Hookers Green
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.
rose-red
directly opposite #74A892 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
teal
30° beside #74A892 — 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 Hookers Green Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #74A892 for small UI elements on #49796B — 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 #1D3329 on #49796B — 2.7:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Don't use #B7D5C3 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Hookers Green Color Scheme
To use this Hookers Green 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 #49796B for the main background and #74A892 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #1D3329 and #49796B is 2.72:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Hookers Green Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Hookers Green color palette?
The Hookers Green palette contains #49796B, #74A892, #B7D5C3, #1D3329. 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 Hookers Green color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #1D3329 on #B7D5C3 reaches 8.6:1 (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 Hookers Green palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #A9758A, #809B9D, #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 Hookers Green palette create?
Hookers Green reads as natural, calm, muted. Muted teal drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated teal — a combination that works best when the mid-tone base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Hookers Green color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Hookers Green 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 Hookers Green 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 Hookers Green's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.