Mangrove Roots Color Palette
#3E6B5A · #6E8A6A · #7A6A4E · #1E3028
Use #3E6B5A as the background. Use #6E8A6A as the primary accent. Use #7A6A4E as secondary. Use #1E3028 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Mangrove Roots — forest, ocean, earthy, moody.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Mangrove Roots 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: 12.3% | 62, 107, 90 | 42%, 0%, 16%, 58% | 157°, 27%, 33% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 22.5% | 110, 138, 106 | 20%, 0%, 23%, 46% | 113°, 13%, 48% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 15.0% | 122, 106, 78 | 0%, 13%, 36%, 52% | 38°, 22%, 39% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 2.5% | 30, 48, 40 | 37%, 0%, 17%, 81% | 153°, 23%, 15% |
Mangrove Roots 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 Mangrove Roots palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Mangrove Roots 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1E3028 on #6E8A6A |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.65:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #6E8A6A on #1E3028 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.65:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #1E3028 on #7A6A4E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.65:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #7A6A4E on #1E3028 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.65:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #1E3028 on #3E6B5A |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.29:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #3E6B5A on #1E3028 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.29:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #6E8A6A on #3E6B5A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.59:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #3E6B5A on #6E8A6A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.59:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #7A6A4E on #6E8A6A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.38:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #6E8A6A on #7A6A4E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.38:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #7A6A4E on #3E6B5A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.16:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #3E6B5A on #7A6A4E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.16:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Triadic Scheme
The Mangrove Roots palette is built using a triadic relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
A triadic palette is often preferred by professional designers because it balances visual interest with cohesion.
History & Design Context
Best Design Use Cases
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Colors That Pair Well With Mangrove Roots
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 #6E8A6A on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #6E8A6A — 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 Mangrove Roots Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #6E8A6A for small UI elements on #3E6B5A — at 1.6:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Don't set body copy in #1E3028 on #3E6B5A — 2.3:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Let #7A6A4E carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #6E8A6A.
How to Implement the Mangrove Roots Color Scheme
To use this Mangrove Roots 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 #3E6B5A for the main background and #6E8A6A for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #1E3028 and #3E6B5A is 2.29:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Mangrove Roots Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Mangrove Roots color palette?
The Mangrove Roots palette contains #3E6B5A, #6E8A6A, #7A6A4E, #1E3028. 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 Mangrove Roots color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #1E3028 on #6E8A6A reaches 3.7:1 (Fail). 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 Mangrove Roots palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #876A8A, #6E8778, #ECEEED 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 Mangrove Roots palette create?
Mangrove Roots reads as forest, ocean, earthy. Muted green 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 Mangrove Roots color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Mangrove Roots 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 Mangrove Roots 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 Mangrove Roots's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.