#2E5C3A
#8EA05C
#C8D8A8
#0E2E1A
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text

Ischia Green Color Palette

#2E5C3A · #8EA05C · #C8D8A8 · #0E2E1A

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WCAG Grade
1.9:1
Contrast Ratio
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Use #2E5C3A as the background. Use #8EA05C as the primary accent. Use #C8D8A8 as secondary. Use #0E2E1A as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Ischia Green — volcanic, green, thermal.

Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values

Technical breakdown for the Ischia 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: 8.5%
46, 92, 58 50%, 0%, 37%, 64% 136°, 33%, 27%
Primary Accent
Luminance: 31.7%
142, 160, 92 11%, 0%, 42%, 37% 76°, 27%, 49%
Secondary
Luminance: 64.2%
200, 216, 168 7%, 0%, 22%, 15% 80°, 38%, 75%
Body Text
Luminance: 2.1%
14, 46, 26 70%, 0%, 43%, 82% 143°, 53%, 12%

Ischia 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 Ischia Green palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.

#2E5C3A gently saturated green
#8EA05C gently saturated yellow-green
#C8D8A8 gently saturated yellow-green
#0E2E1A gently saturated green

Ischia 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
#0E2E1A on #C8D8A8
Aa Sample Text
9.72:1 AAA Body text, headings, UI
#C8D8A8 on #0E2E1A
Aa Sample Text
9.72:1 AAA Body text, headings, UI
#0E2E1A on #8EA05C
Aa Sample Text
5.15:1 AA Body text, UI
#8EA05C on #0E2E1A
Aa Sample Text
5.15:1 AA Body text, UI
#C8D8A8 on #2E5C3A
Aa Sample Text
5.11:1 AA Body text, UI
#2E5C3A on #C8D8A8
Aa Sample Text
5.11:1 AA Body text, UI
#8EA05C on #2E5C3A
Aa Sample Text
2.71:1 Fail Decorative use only
#2E5C3A on #8EA05C
Aa Sample Text
2.71:1 Fail Decorative use only
#0E2E1A on #2E5C3A
Aa Sample Text
1.90:1 Fail Decorative use only
#2E5C3A on #0E2E1A
Aa Sample Text
1.90:1 Fail Decorative use only
#C8D8A8 on #8EA05C
Aa Sample Text
1.89:1 Fail Decorative use only
#8EA05C on #C8D8A8
Aa Sample Text
1.89:1 Fail Decorative use only

Ischia Green Color Psychology & Meaning

Ischia is the volcanic island of green hills, thermal springs, and pine woods, and this palette is deep green with olive and pale leaf. It feels restorative and wild, the color of an island warmed by underground heat.

Color Harmony: Custom Scheme

The Ischia Green 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.

Hue Wheel

A custom palette is often preferred by professional designers because it balances visual interest with cohesion.

History & Design Context

Ischia was settled by Greeks in the 8th century BC and became famous for its thermal waters, which Romans and later aristocrats sought for healing; the island is still the largest thermal spa destination in Europe.

Best Design Use Cases

Use the deep green for the hills, olive for accents, pale leaf for highlights, and the darkest green for text.

Industries This Palette Suits

Spas, thermal wellness, tourism, hospitality.

Colors That Pair Well With Ischia 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.

violet

directly opposite #8EA05C on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy

green

30° beside #8EA05C — 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 Ischia Green Without Breaking Accessibility

  • Avoid #8EA05C for small UI elements on #2E5C3A — at 2.7:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
  • Don't set body copy in #0E2E1A on #2E5C3A — 1.9:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
  • Don't use #C8D8A8 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.

How to Implement the Ischia Green Color Scheme

To use this Ischia 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 #2E5C3A for the main background and #8EA05C for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.

Accessibility Note

The contrast ratio between #0E2E1A and #2E5C3A is 1.90:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.

Ischia Green Palette — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the hex codes in the Ischia Green color palette?

The Ischia Green palette contains #2E5C3A, #8EA05C, #C8D8A8, #0E2E1A. 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 Ischia Green color palette accessible (WCAG)?

Yes for its strongest pairings: #0E2E1A on #C8D8A8 reaches 9.7:1 (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 Ischia Green palette?

Beyond its own four colors, #6D5B9F, #729268, #ECEFEC 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 Ischia Green palette create?

Ischia Green reads as volcanic, green, thermal. Gently saturated yellow-green drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated green — a combination that works best when the mid-tone base gets most of the canvas.

Can I use the Ischia Green color palette commercially?

Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Ischia 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 Ischia 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 Ischia Green's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.

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