Mojito Fresh Color Psychology & Meaning
The mojito is mint, lime, and rum over crushed ice, and its palette is the green of summer bars in Havana. The range of pale mint to deep lime reads as cool, bright, and refreshing.
#F0F8F0
#C8E8C8
#4A9A50
#1A3A1A
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
Mojito Fresh Color Palette
#F0F8F0 · #C8E8C8 · #4A9A50 · #1A3A1A
AAA
WCAG Grade
11.7:1
Contrast Ratio
1,450
Saves
3,700
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Use #F0F8F0 as the background. Use #C8E8C8 as the primary accent. Use #4A9A50 as secondary. Use #1A3A1A as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Mojito Fresh — fresh, cool, tropical.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Mojito Fresh 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: 92.0% | 240, 248, 240 | 3%, 0%, 3%, 3% | 120°, 36%, 96% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 74.2% | 200, 232, 200 | 14%, 0%, 14%, 9% | 120°, 41%, 85% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 25.1% | 74, 154, 80 | 52%, 0%, 48%, 40% | 124°, 35%, 45% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 3.3% | 26, 58, 26 | 55%, 0%, 55%, 77% | 120°, 38%, 16% |
Mojito Fresh 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 Mojito Fresh palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
#F0F8F0 gently saturated green
#C8E8C8 gently saturated green
#4A9A50 gently saturated green
#1A3A1A gently saturated green
Mojito Fresh 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1A3A1A on #F0F8F0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 11.65:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #F0F8F0 on #1A3A1A |
Aa Sample Text
| 11.65:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #1A3A1A on #C8E8C8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.51:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #C8E8C8 on #1A3A1A |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.51:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #1A3A1A on #4A9A50 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.62:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #4A9A50 on #1A3A1A |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.62:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #4A9A50 on #F0F8F0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.22:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #F0F8F0 on #4A9A50 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.22:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #4A9A50 on #C8E8C8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.63:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C8E8C8 on #4A9A50 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.63:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C8E8C8 on #F0F8F0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.22:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F0F8F0 on #C8E8C8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.22:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Mojito Fresh 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
The mojito traces its roots to the Cuban el Draque of the sixteenth century and was popularized in Havana bars, especially La Bodeguita del Medio. Ernest Hemingway is famously associated with the drink, though he preferred daiquiris.
Best Design Use Cases
Use the pale mint for backgrounds, the soft green for cards, and the lime for primary accents. The deep green works for text and tropical sections.
Industries This Palette Suits
Cocktails and spirits, bars, tropical travel, summer events, food media.
Colors That Pair Well With Mojito Fresh
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.
magenta
directly opposite #C8E8C8 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
green
30° beside #C8E8C8 — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
tinted neutral
a ink-black carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Mojito Fresh Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #C8E8C8 for small UI elements on #F0F8F0 — at 1.2:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #1A3A1A — 11.7:1 against #F0F8F0 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #4A9A50 carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #C8E8C8.
How to Implement the Mojito Fresh Color Scheme
To use this Mojito Fresh 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 #F0F8F0 for the main background and #C8E8C8 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #1A3A1A and #F0F8F0 is 11.65:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Mojito Fresh Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Mojito Fresh color palette?
The Mojito Fresh palette contains #F0F8F0, #C8E8C8, #4A9A50, #1A3A1A. 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 Mojito Fresh color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #1A3A1A on #F0F8F0 reaches 11.7:1 (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 Mojito Fresh palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #D293D2, #CDE5D9, #131613 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 Mojito Fresh palette create?
Mojito Fresh reads as fresh, cool, tropical. Gently saturated green drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated green — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Mojito Fresh color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Mojito Fresh 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 Mojito Fresh 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 Mojito Fresh's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.