Starbucks Green Color Palette
#00704A · #FFFFFF · #D4B896 · #1E3932
Use #00704A as the background. Use #FFFFFF as the primary accent. Use #D4B896 as secondary. Use #1E3932 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Starbucks Green — natural, calm, premium.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Starbucks 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: 12.1% | 0, 112, 74 | 100%, 0%, 34%, 56% | 160°, 100%, 22% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 100.0% | 255, 255, 255 | 0%, 0%, 0%, 0% | 0°, 0%, 100% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 50.5% | 212, 184, 150 | 0%, 13%, 29%, 17% | 33°, 42%, 71% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 3.4% | 30, 57, 50 | 47%, 0%, 12%, 78% | 164°, 31%, 17% |
Starbucks 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 Starbucks Green palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Starbucks 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1E3932 on #FFFFFF |
Aa Sample Text
| 12.45:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #FFFFFF on #1E3932 |
Aa Sample Text
| 12.45:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #1E3932 on #D4B896 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.58:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #D4B896 on #1E3932 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.58:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #FFFFFF on #00704A |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.15:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #00704A on #FFFFFF |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.15:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #D4B896 on #00704A |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.25:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #00704A on #D4B896 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.25:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #1E3932 on #00704A |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.03:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #00704A on #1E3932 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.03:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #D4B896 on #FFFFFF |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.89:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #FFFFFF on #D4B896 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.89:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Split-Complementary Scheme
The Starbucks Green 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.
A split-complementary palette is often preferred by professional designers because it balances visual interest with cohesion.
History & Design Context
Best Design Use Cases
Industries This Palette Suits
Colors That Pair Well With Starbucks 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.
directly opposite #FFFFFF on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #FFFFFF — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
a paper-white carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Starbucks Green Without Breaking Accessibility
- Use #FFFFFF for buttons and links — it scores 6.1:1 against the #00704A background (above the 3:1 UI-components threshold).
- Don't set body copy in #1E3932 on #00704A — 2.0:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Don't use #D4B896 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Starbucks Green Color Scheme
To use this Starbucks 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 #00704A for the main background and #FFFFFF for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #1E3932 and #00704A is 2.03:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Starbucks Green Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Starbucks Green color palette?
The Starbucks Green palette contains #00704A, #FFFFFF, #D4B896, #1E3932. 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 Starbucks Green color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #1E3932 on #FFFFFF reaches 12.5:1 (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 Starbucks Green palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #B3B3B3, #FFFFFF, #E9F2EF 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 Starbucks Green palette create?
Starbucks Green reads as natural, calm, premium. Neutral gray drives the personality, grounded by saturated teal — a combination that works best when the deep base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Starbucks Green color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Starbucks 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 Starbucks 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 Starbucks Green's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.