Supabase Color Psychology & Meaning
Supabase's green-on-dark is the color of open-source success — bright enough to signal energy, green enough to suggest an alternative to Firebase.
#1C1C1C
#3FCF8E
#FFFFFF
#888888
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
Supabase
darktechnicalmodern all developersaastech
AA
WCAG Grade
4.8:1
Contrast Ratio
2,800
Saves
7,700
AI Copies
Use #1C1C1C as the background. Use #3FCF8E as the primary accent. Use #FFFFFF as secondary. Use #888888 as body text. Palette: Supabase.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Supabase 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: 1.2% | 28, 28, 28 | 0%, 0%, 0%, 89% | 0°, 0%, 11% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 47.6% | 63, 207, 142 | 70%, 0%, 31%, 19% | 153°, 60%, 53% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 100.0% | 255, 255, 255 | 0%, 0%, 0%, 0% | 0°, 0%, 100% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 24.6% | 136, 136, 136 | 0%, 0%, 0%, 47% | 0°, 0%, 53% |
Color Harmony: Split-Complementary Scheme
The Supabase 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.
Hue Wheel
A split-complementary palette is often preferred by professional designers because it balances visual interest with cohesion.
History & Design Context
Supabase launched in 2020 as an open-source Firebase alternative. The green was chosen deliberately to differentiate from Firebase's orange and signal both freshness and connection to open-source culture.
Best Design Use Cases
Dark charcoal for all surfaces. Bright green for brand moments and primary interactive elements. White for content. Gray for metadata.
Industries This Palette Suits
Backend infrastructure, developer tools, database products, open source.
How to Implement the Supabase Color Scheme
To use this Supabase 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 #1C1C1C for the main background and #3FCF8E for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #888888 and #1C1C1C is 4.81:1 (AA). Ensure your body text remains legible.