PocketBase / Open Source Color Psychology & Meaning
PocketBase green-on-white represents open-source values made visual — accessible, clean, and built on the principle that good tools should be available to everyone.
#F0F9FF
#16A34A
#1A1A1A
#6B7280
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
PocketBase / Open Source
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AA
WCAG Grade
4.5:1
Contrast Ratio
1,800
Saves
4,900
AI Copies
Use #F0F9FF as the background. Use #16A34A as the primary accent. Use #1A1A1A as secondary. Use #6B7280 as body text. Palette: PocketBase / Open Source.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the PocketBase / Open Source 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: 93.5% | 240, 249, 255 | 6%, 2%, 0%, 0% | 204°, 100%, 97% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 26.9% | 22, 163, 74 | 87%, 0%, 55%, 36% | 142°, 76%, 36% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 1.0% | 26, 26, 26 | 0%, 0%, 0%, 90% | 0°, 0%, 10% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 16.7% | 107, 114, 128 | 16%, 11%, 0%, 50% | 220°, 9%, 46% |
Color Harmony: Triadic Scheme
The PocketBase / Open Source palette is built using a triadic relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
Hue Wheel
A triadic palette is often preferred by professional designers because it balances visual interest with cohesion.
History & Design Context
PocketBase (2022) represents a wave of lightweight backend-as-a-service tools targeting indie developers. The clean green identity signals freshness and developer friendliness.
Best Design Use Cases
White for all surfaces. Green for primary brand and interactive elements. Dark for text. Gray for metadata.
Industries This Palette Suits
Open source tools, indie developers, backend infrastructure, solo projects.
How to Implement the PocketBase / Open Source Color Scheme
To use this PocketBase / Open Source 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 #F0F9FF for the main background and #16A34A for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #6B7280 and #F0F9FF is 4.54:1 (AA). Ensure your body text remains legible.