Lemonade Mint Color Palette
#E8F0D8 · #B8D8A0 · #F0E8A8 · #2E3A12
Use #E8F0D8 as the background. Use #B8D8A0 as the primary accent. Use #F0E8A8 as secondary. Use #2E3A12 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Lemonade Mint — fresh, summer, crisp.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Lemonade Mint 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: 84.4% | 232, 240, 216 | 3%, 0%, 10%, 6% | 80°, 44%, 89% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 61.8% | 184, 216, 160 | 15%, 0%, 26%, 15% | 94°, 42%, 74% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 79.1% | 240, 232, 168 | 0%, 3%, 30%, 6% | 53°, 71%, 80% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 3.7% | 46, 58, 18 | 21%, 0%, 69%, 77% | 78°, 53%, 15% |
Lemonade Mint 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 Lemonade Mint palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Lemonade Mint 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2E3A12 on #E8F0D8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 10.34:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #E8F0D8 on #2E3A12 |
Aa Sample Text
| 10.34:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #2E3A12 on #F0E8A8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.72:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #F0E8A8 on #2E3A12 |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.72:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #2E3A12 on #B8D8A0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.73:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #B8D8A0 on #2E3A12 |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.73:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #B8D8A0 on #E8F0D8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.34:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E8F0D8 on #B8D8A0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.34:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F0E8A8 on #B8D8A0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.26:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #B8D8A0 on #F0E8A8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.26:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F0E8A8 on #E8F0D8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.06:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E8F0D8 on #F0E8A8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.06:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Custom Scheme
The Lemonade Mint 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.
A custom 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 Lemonade Mint
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 #B8D8A0 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #B8D8A0 — 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 Lemonade Mint Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #B8D8A0 for small UI elements on #E8F0D8 — at 1.3:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #2E3A12 — 10.3:1 against #E8F0D8 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Don't use #F0E8A8 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Lemonade Mint Color Scheme
To use this Lemonade Mint 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 #E8F0D8 for the main background and #B8D8A0 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #2E3A12 and #E8F0D8 is 10.34:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Lemonade Mint Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Lemonade Mint color palette?
The Lemonade Mint palette contains #E8F0D8, #B8D8A0, #F0E8A8, #2E3A12. 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 Lemonade Mint color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #2E3A12 on #E8F0D8 reaches 10.3:1 (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 Lemonade Mint palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #B792D3, #A7D2AA, #151712 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 Lemonade Mint palette create?
Lemonade Mint reads as fresh, summer, crisp. Gently saturated yellow-green drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated yellow-green — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Lemonade Mint color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Lemonade Mint 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 Lemonade Mint 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 Lemonade Mint's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.