Statue of Liberty Color Palette
#5C8EA8 · #A8C8D8 · #8EA05C · #1E3A4A
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.
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 |
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.
A triadic 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 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.
directly opposite #A8C8D8 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #A8C8D8 — 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 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.