Tokyo Metro Color Palette
#E87020 · #2A5AA8 · #5AA840 · #E8E0D0
Use #E87020 as the background. Use #2A5AA8 as the primary accent. Use #5AA840 as secondary. Use #E8E0D0 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Tokyo Metro — efficient, bold, modern.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Tokyo Metro 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: 28.8% | 232, 112, 32 | 0%, 52%, 86%, 9% | 24°, 81%, 52% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 10.6% | 42, 90, 168 | 75%, 46%, 0%, 34% | 217°, 60%, 41% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 30.5% | 90, 168, 64 | 46%, 0%, 62%, 34% | 105°, 45%, 45% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 75.0% | 232, 224, 208 | 0%, 3%, 10%, 9% | 40°, 34%, 86% |
Tokyo Metro 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 Tokyo Metro palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Tokyo Metro 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #E8E0D0 on #2A5AA8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.12:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #2A5AA8 on #E8E0D0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.12:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #E8E0D0 on #E87020 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.36:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E87020 on #E8E0D0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.36:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #5AA840 on #2A5AA8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.27:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2A5AA8 on #5AA840 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.27:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E8E0D0 on #5AA840 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.25:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #5AA840 on #E8E0D0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.25:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2A5AA8 on #E87020 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.17:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E87020 on #2A5AA8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.17:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #5AA840 on #E87020 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.05:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E87020 on #5AA840 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.05:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Split-Complementary Scheme
The Tokyo Metro 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 Tokyo Metro
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 #2A5AA8 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #2A5AA8 — 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 Tokyo Metro Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #2A5AA8 for small UI elements on #E87020 — at 2.2:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Don't set body copy in #E8E0D0 on #E87020 — 2.4:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Let #5AA840 carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #2A5AA8.
How to Implement the Tokyo Metro Color Scheme
To use this Tokyo Metro 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 #E87020 for the main background and #2A5AA8 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #E8E0D0 and #E87020 is 2.36:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Tokyo Metro Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Tokyo Metro color palette?
The Tokyo Metro palette contains #E87020, #2A5AA8, #5AA840, #E8E0D0. 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 Tokyo Metro color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #E8E0D0 on #2A5AA8 reaches 5.1:1 (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 Tokyo Metro palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #A7772A, #40349D, #191410 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 Tokyo Metro palette create?
Tokyo Metro reads as efficient, bold, modern. Gently saturated blue drives the personality, grounded by saturated orange — a combination that works best when the mid-tone base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Tokyo Metro color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Tokyo Metro 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 Tokyo Metro 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 Tokyo Metro's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.