#5C8EA8
#A8C8D8
#8EA05C
#1E3A4A
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text

Statue of Liberty Color Palette

#5C8EA8 · #A8C8D8 · #8EA05C · #1E3A4A

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WCAG Grade
3.3:1
Contrast Ratio
1,180
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Use #5C8EA8 as the background. Use #A8C8D8 as the primary accent. Use #8EA05C as secondary. Use #1E3A4A as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Statue of Liberty — iconic, patina, harbor.

Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values

Technical breakdown for the Statue of Liberty 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: 24.4%
92, 142, 168 45%, 15%, 0%, 34% 201°, 30%, 51%
Primary Accent
Luminance: 54.6%
168, 200, 216 22%, 7%, 0%, 15% 200°, 38%, 75%
Secondary
Luminance: 31.7%
142, 160, 92 11%, 0%, 42%, 37% 76°, 27%, 49%
Body Text
Luminance: 3.8%
30, 58, 74 59%, 22%, 0%, 71% 202°, 42%, 20%

Statue of Liberty 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 Statue of Liberty palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.

#5C8EA8 gently saturated cyan-blue
#A8C8D8 gently saturated cyan-blue
#8EA05C gently saturated yellow-green
#1E3A4A gently saturated cyan-blue

Statue of Liberty 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
#1E3A4A on #A8C8D8
Aa Sample Text
6.77:1 AA Body text, UI
#A8C8D8 on #1E3A4A
Aa Sample Text
6.77:1 AA Body text, UI
#1E3A4A on #8EA05C
Aa Sample Text
4.17:1 Fail Large headings, UI components
#8EA05C on #1E3A4A
Aa Sample Text
4.17:1 Fail Large headings, UI components
#1E3A4A on #5C8EA8
Aa Sample Text
3.35:1 Fail Large headings, UI components
#5C8EA8 on #1E3A4A
Aa Sample Text
3.35:1 Fail Large headings, UI components
#A8C8D8 on #5C8EA8
Aa Sample Text
2.02:1 Fail Decorative use only
#5C8EA8 on #A8C8D8
Aa Sample Text
2.02:1 Fail Decorative use only
#8EA05C on #A8C8D8
Aa Sample Text
1.63:1 Fail Decorative use only
#A8C8D8 on #8EA05C
Aa Sample Text
1.63:1 Fail Decorative use only
#8EA05C on #5C8EA8
Aa Sample Text
1.25:1 Fail Decorative use only
#5C8EA8 on #8EA05C
Aa Sample Text
1.25:1 Fail Decorative use only

Statue of Liberty Color Psychology & Meaning

Lady Liberty is copper turned green, and this palette pairs that weathered patina with harbor water blue and a hint of the islands green. It feels iconic and enduring, the color of freedom arriving by sea.

Color Harmony: Triadic Scheme

The Statue of Liberty 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

Dedicated in 1886, the Statue of Liberty was a gift from France designed by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi; its copper skin oxidized into the green patina we know, and it became a national monument in 1924.

Best Design Use Cases

Use the patina green for hero surfaces, the harbor blue for backgrounds, the pale blue for accents, and deep navy for text.

Industries This Palette Suits

Tourism, heritage, immigration, education, landmarks.

Colors That Pair Well With Statue of Liberty

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.

orange

directly opposite #A8C8D8 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy

blue

30° beside #A8C8D8 — 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 Statue of Liberty Without Breaking Accessibility

  • Avoid #A8C8D8 for small UI elements on #5C8EA8 — at 2.0:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
  • Don't set body copy in #1E3A4A on #5C8EA8 — 3.3:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
  • Let #8EA05C carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #A8C8D8.

How to Implement the Statue of Liberty Color Scheme

To use this Statue of Liberty 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 #5C8EA8 for the main background and #A8C8D8 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.

Accessibility Note

The contrast ratio between #1E3A4A and #5C8EA8 is 3.35:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.

Statue of Liberty Palette — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the hex codes in the Statue of Liberty color palette?

The Statue of Liberty palette contains #5C8EA8, #A8C8D8, #8EA05C, #1E3A4A. 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 Statue of Liberty color palette accessible (WCAG)?

Yes for its strongest pairings: #1E3A4A on #A8C8D8 reaches 6.8:1 (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 Statue of Liberty palette?

Beyond its own four colors, #D0A995, #ADB3D1, #131516 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 Statue of Liberty palette create?

Statue of Liberty reads as iconic, patina, harbor. Gently saturated cyan-blue drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated cyan-blue — a combination that works best when the mid-tone base gets most of the canvas.

Can I use the Statue of Liberty color palette commercially?

Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Statue of Liberty 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 Statue of Liberty 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 Statue of Liberty's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.

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