Patina Copper Color Psychology & Meaning
Patina is copper weathered into green — the color of oxidized roofs and aged sculpture. It pairs aged green with raw copper orange, the rare palette that shows time passing in two directions at once.
#5B8C7A
#2E7D6B
#B87B54
#1D4A3E
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
Patina Copper Color Palette
#5B8C7A · #2E7D6B · #B87B54 · #1D4A3E
Fail
WCAG Grade
2.6:1
Contrast Ratio
180
Saves
550
AI Copies
Use #5B8C7A as the background. Use #2E7D6B as the primary accent. Use #B87B54 as secondary. Use #1D4A3E as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Patina Copper — earthy, vintage, organic.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Patina Copper 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: 22.4% | 91, 140, 122 | 35%, 0%, 13%, 45% | 158°, 21%, 45% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 16.3% | 46, 125, 107 | 63%, 0%, 14%, 51% | 166°, 46%, 34% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 25.0% | 184, 123, 84 | 0%, 33%, 54%, 28% | 23°, 41%, 53% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 5.5% | 29, 74, 62 | 61%, 0%, 16%, 71% | 164°, 44%, 20% |
Patina Copper 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 Patina Copper palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
#5B8C7A muted teal
#2E7D6B gently saturated teal
#B87B54 gently saturated orange
#1D4A3E gently saturated teal
Patina Copper 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1D4A3E on #B87B54 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.86:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #B87B54 on #1D4A3E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.86:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #1D4A3E on #5B8C7A |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.61:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #5B8C7A on #1D4A3E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.61:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #1D4A3E on #2E7D6B |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.03:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2E7D6B on #1D4A3E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.03:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #B87B54 on #2E7D6B |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.41:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2E7D6B on #B87B54 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.41:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2E7D6B on #5B8C7A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.29:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #5B8C7A on #2E7D6B |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.29:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #B87B54 on #5B8C7A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.10:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #5B8C7A on #B87B54 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.10:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Split-Complementary Scheme
The Patina Copper palette is built using a split-complementary relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
Hue Wheel
A split-complementary palette is often preferred by professional designers because it balances visual interest with cohesion.
History & Design Context
The Statue of Liberty turned its signature green as copper oxidized in the decades after 1886. Patina has since been prized as a sign of permanence and age across architecture and craft.
Best Design Use Cases
Aged green for primary surfaces and weathered tones. Deeper teal-green for depth. Raw copper for accents and craft moments. Dark green for headings. Suits artisan brands, architecture, and heritage products.
Industries This Palette Suits
Architecture, copper craft, artisan goods, heritage brands, interior design.
Colors That Pair Well With Patina Copper
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.
rose-red
directly opposite #2E7D6B on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
cyan-blue
30° beside #2E7D6B — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
tinted neutral
a paper-white carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Patina Copper Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #2E7D6B for small UI elements on #5B8C7A — at 1.3:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Don't set body copy in #1D4A3E on #5B8C7A — 2.6:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Let #B87B54 carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #2E7D6B.
How to Implement the Patina Copper Color Scheme
To use this Patina Copper 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 #5B8C7A for the main background and #2E7D6B for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #1D4A3E and #5B8C7A is 2.61:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Patina Copper Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Patina Copper color palette?
The Patina Copper palette contains #5B8C7A, #2E7D6B, #B87B54, #1D4A3E. 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 Patina Copper color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #1D4A3E on #B87B54 reaches 2.9:1 (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 Patina Copper palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #823043, #376576, #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 Patina Copper palette create?
Patina Copper reads as earthy, vintage, organic. Gently saturated teal drives the personality, grounded by muted teal — a combination that works best when the mid-tone base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Patina Copper color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Patina Copper 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 Patina Copper 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 Patina Copper's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.