Matcha Latte Color Palette
#8EA85C · #A8C878 · #E8F0D8 · #24300E
Use #8EA85C as the background. Use #A8C878 as the primary accent. Use #E8F0D8 as secondary. Use #24300E as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Matcha Latte — calm, fresh, japanese.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Matcha Latte 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: 34.5% | 142, 168, 92 | 15%, 0%, 45%, 34% | 81°, 30%, 51% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 51.0% | 168, 200, 120 | 16%, 0%, 40%, 22% | 84°, 42%, 63% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 84.4% | 232, 240, 216 | 3%, 0%, 10%, 6% | 80°, 44%, 89% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 2.5% | 36, 48, 14 | 25%, 0%, 71%, 81% | 81°, 55%, 12% |
Matcha Latte 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 Matcha Latte palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Matcha Latte 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #24300E on #E8F0D8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 11.89:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #E8F0D8 on #24300E |
Aa Sample Text
| 11.89:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #24300E on #A8C878 |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.44:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #A8C878 on #24300E |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.44:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #24300E on #8EA85C |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.26:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #8EA85C on #24300E |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.26:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #E8F0D8 on #8EA85C |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.26:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8EA85C on #E8F0D8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.26:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E8F0D8 on #A8C878 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.60:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #A8C878 on #E8F0D8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.60:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #A8C878 on #8EA85C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.42:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8EA85C on #A8C878 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.42:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Matcha Latte 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 Matcha Latte
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 #A8C878 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #A8C878 — 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 Matcha Latte Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #A8C878 for small UI elements on #8EA85C — at 1.4:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #24300E — 5.3:1 against #8EA85C passes WCAG AA (AA) for long-form reading.
- Don't use #E8F0D8 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Matcha Latte Color Scheme
To use this Matcha Latte 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 #8EA85C for the main background and #A8C878 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #24300E and #8EA85C is 5.26:1 (AA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Matcha Latte Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Matcha Latte color palette?
The Matcha Latte palette contains #8EA85C, #A8C878, #E8F0D8, #24300E. 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 Matcha Latte color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #24300E on #E8F0D8 reaches 11.9:1 (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 Matcha Latte palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #9979C8, #88BF82, #151613 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 Matcha Latte palette create?
Matcha Latte reads as calm, fresh, japanese. 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 Matcha Latte color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Matcha Latte 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 Matcha Latte 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 Matcha Latte's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.