Redwood Fog Color Palette
#8A9A88 · #4E6B54 · #8A5A44 · #22302A
Use #8A9A88 as the background. Use #4E6B54 as the primary accent. Use #8A5A44 as secondary. Use #22302A as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Redwood Fog — forest, moody, cool, vintage.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Redwood Fog 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: 30.3% | 138, 154, 136 | 10%, 0%, 12%, 40% | 113°, 8%, 57% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 12.8% | 78, 107, 84 | 27%, 0%, 21%, 58% | 132°, 16%, 36% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 13.1% | 138, 90, 68 | 0%, 35%, 51%, 46% | 19°, 34%, 40% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 2.6% | 34, 48, 42 | 29%, 0%, 13%, 81% | 154°, 17%, 16% |
Redwood Fog 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 Redwood Fog palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Redwood Fog 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #22302A on #8A9A88 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.63:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #8A9A88 on #22302A |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.63:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #22302A on #8A5A44 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.38:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8A5A44 on #22302A |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.38:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #22302A on #4E6B54 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.33:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #4E6B54 on #22302A |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.33:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #4E6B54 on #8A9A88 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.99:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8A9A88 on #4E6B54 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.99:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8A5A44 on #8A9A88 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.95:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8A9A88 on #8A5A44 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.95:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8A5A44 on #4E6B54 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.02:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #4E6B54 on #8A5A44 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.02:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Triadic Scheme
The Redwood Fog 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.
A triadic palette is often preferred by professional designers because it balances visual interest with cohesion.
History & Design Context
Best Design Use Cases
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Colors That Pair Well With Redwood Fog
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 #4E6B54 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #4E6B54 — 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 Redwood Fog Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #4E6B54 for small UI elements on #8A9A88 — at 2.0:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #22302A — 4.6:1 against #8A9A88 passes WCAG AA (AA) for long-form reading.
- Let #8A5A44 carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #4E6B54.
How to Implement the Redwood Fog Color Scheme
To use this Redwood Fog 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 #8A9A88 for the main background and #4E6B54 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #22302A and #8A9A88 is 4.63:1 (AA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Redwood Fog Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Redwood Fog color palette?
The Redwood Fog palette contains #8A9A88, #4E6B54, #8A5A44, #22302A. 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 Redwood Fog color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #22302A on #8A9A88 reaches 4.6:1 (AA). 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 Redwood Fog palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #6A4D65, #53655F, #141514 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 Redwood Fog palette create?
Redwood Fog reads as forest, moody, cool. Muted green drives the personality, grounded by muted green — a combination that works best when the light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Redwood Fog color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Redwood Fog 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 Redwood Fog 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 Redwood Fog's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.