Tieguanyin Oolong Color Palette
#A8C878 · #C8DCA8 · #E8F0D8 · #24300E
Use #A8C878 as the background. Use #C8DCA8 as the primary accent. Use #E8F0D8 as secondary. Use #24300E as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Tieguanyin Oolong — floral, fresh, traditional.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Tieguanyin Oolong 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: 51.0% | 168, 200, 120 | 16%, 0%, 40%, 22% | 84°, 42%, 63% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 66.3% | 200, 220, 168 | 9%, 0%, 24%, 14% | 83°, 43%, 76% | ||
| 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% |
Tieguanyin Oolong 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 Tieguanyin Oolong palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Tieguanyin Oolong 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 #C8DCA8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.48:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #C8DCA8 on #24300E |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.48:1 | 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 |
| #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 |
| #C8DCA8 on #A8C878 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.27:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #A8C878 on #C8DCA8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.27:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E8F0D8 on #C8DCA8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.25:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C8DCA8 on #E8F0D8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.25:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Tieguanyin Oolong 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 Tieguanyin Oolong
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 #C8DCA8 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #C8DCA8 — 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 Tieguanyin Oolong Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #C8DCA8 for small UI elements on #A8C878 — at 1.3:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #24300E — 7.4:1 against #A8C878 passes WCAG AA (AAA) 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 Tieguanyin Oolong Color Scheme
To use this Tieguanyin Oolong 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 #A8C878 for the main background and #C8DCA8 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #24300E and #A8C878 is 7.44:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Tieguanyin Oolong Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Tieguanyin Oolong color palette?
The Tieguanyin Oolong palette contains #A8C878, #C8DCA8, #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 Tieguanyin Oolong 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 Tieguanyin Oolong palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #AB92D3, #B2D6AE, #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 Tieguanyin Oolong palette create?
Tieguanyin Oolong reads as floral, fresh, traditional. Gently saturated yellow-green drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated yellow-green — a combination that works best when the light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Tieguanyin Oolong color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Tieguanyin Oolong 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 Tieguanyin Oolong 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 Tieguanyin Oolong's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.