Peridot Green Color Psychology & Meaning
Peridot is one of the few gems that comes in only one color, a yellow-green that seems lit from inside. The palette of pale chartreuse to deep olive reads as vitality and renewal.
#F8F8E8
#E0E8A0
#8AC820
#3A5A0A
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
Peridot Green Color Palette
#F8F8E8 · #E0E8A0 · #8AC820 · #3A5A0A
AAA
WCAG Grade
7.4:1
Contrast Ratio
1,150
Saves
3,000
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Use #F8F8E8 as the background. Use #E0E8A0 as the primary accent. Use #8AC820 as secondary. Use #3A5A0A as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Peridot Green — fresh, bright, energetic.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Peridot Green 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: 92.9% | 248, 248, 232 | 0%, 0%, 6%, 3% | 60°, 53%, 94% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 76.1% | 224, 232, 160 | 3%, 0%, 31%, 9% | 67°, 61%, 77% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 46.8% | 138, 200, 32 | 31%, 0%, 84%, 22% | 82°, 72%, 45% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 8.2% | 58, 90, 10 | 36%, 0%, 89%, 65% | 84°, 80%, 20% |
Peridot Green 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 Peridot Green palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
#F8F8E8 gently saturated yellow
#E0E8A0 gently saturated yellow
#8AC820 saturated yellow-green
#3A5A0A saturated yellow-green
Peridot Green 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3A5A0A on #F8F8E8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.40:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #F8F8E8 on #3A5A0A |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.40:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #3A5A0A on #E0E8A0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.13:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #E0E8A0 on #3A5A0A |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.13:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #3A5A0A on #8AC820 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.92:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #8AC820 on #3A5A0A |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.92:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #8AC820 on #F8F8E8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.89:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F8F8E8 on #8AC820 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.89:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8AC820 on #E0E8A0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.57:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E0E8A0 on #8AC820 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.57:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E0E8A0 on #F8F8E8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.21:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F8F8E8 on #E0E8A0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.21:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Peridot Green 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
Peridot has been mined on the Egyptian island of Zabargad since antiquity and was called the evening emerald by the Romans. The stone also arrives on earth in meteorites, a literal piece of space.
Best Design Use Cases
Use the pale lime for backgrounds, the soft chartreuse for cards, and the peridot green for primary elements. The deep olive works for text and contrast.
Industries This Palette Suits
Wellness, sports, eco brands, jewelry, events, youth-focused consumer brands.
Colors That Pair Well With Peridot Green
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.
blue
directly opposite #E0E8A0 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
yellow-green
30° beside #E0E8A0 — 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 Peridot Green Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #E0E8A0 for small UI elements on #F8F8E8 — at 1.2:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #3A5A0A — 7.4:1 against #F8F8E8 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #8AC820 carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #E0E8A0.
How to Implement the Peridot Green Color Scheme
To use this Peridot Green 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 #F8F8E8 for the main background and #E0E8A0 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #3A5A0A and #F8F8E8 is 7.40:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Peridot Green Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Peridot Green color palette?
The Peridot Green palette contains #F8F8E8, #E0E8A0, #8AC820, #3A5A0A. 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 Peridot Green color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #3A5A0A on #F8F8E8 reaches 7.4:1 (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 Peridot Green palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #8F84E1, #BDE2A6, #171712 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 Peridot Green palette create?
Peridot Green reads as fresh, bright, energetic. Gently saturated yellow drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated yellow — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Peridot Green color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Peridot Green 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 Peridot Green 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 Peridot Green's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.