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 Color Palette
#F0F9FF · #16A34A · #1A1A1A · #6B7280
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% |
PocketBase / Open Source 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 PocketBase / Open Source palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
#F0F9FF saturated cyan-blue
#16A34A saturated green
#1A1A1A neutral gray
#6B7280 muted blue
PocketBase / Open Source 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1A1A1A on #F0F9FF |
Aa Sample Text
| 16.33:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #F0F9FF on #1A1A1A |
Aa Sample Text
| 16.33:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #1A1A1A on #16A34A |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.28:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #16A34A on #1A1A1A |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.28:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #6B7280 on #F0F9FF |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.54:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #F0F9FF on #6B7280 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.54:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #6B7280 on #1A1A1A |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.60:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #1A1A1A on #6B7280 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.60:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #16A34A on #F0F9FF |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.09:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #F0F9FF on #16A34A |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.09:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #6B7280 on #16A34A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.47:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #16A34A on #6B7280 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.47:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
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.
Colors That Pair Well With PocketBase / Open Source
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 #16A34A on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
teal
30° beside #16A34A — 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 PocketBase / Open Source Without Breaking Accessibility
- Use #16A34A for buttons and links — it scores 3.1:1 against the #F0F9FF background (above the 3:1 UI-components threshold).
- Set body text in #6B7280 — 4.5:1 against #F0F9FF passes WCAG AA (AA) for long-form reading.
- Let #1A1A1A carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a deep lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #16A34A.
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.
PocketBase / Open Source Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the PocketBase / Open Source color palette?
The PocketBase / Open Source palette contains #F0F9FF, #16A34A, #1A1A1A, #6B7280. 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 PocketBase / Open Source color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #1A1A1A on #F0F9FF reaches 16.3:1 (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 PocketBase / Open Source palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #A2166E, #1F9888, #0F151A 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 PocketBase / Open Source palette create?
PocketBase / Open Source reads as clean, open, developer. Saturated green drives the personality, grounded by saturated cyan-blue — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the PocketBase / Open Source color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the PocketBase / Open Source 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 PocketBase / Open Source 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 PocketBase / Open Source's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.