Tropic Canopy Color Palette
#3E8A5E · #6EA86E · #2E6B4A · #10241A
Use #3E8A5E as the background. Use #6EA86E as the primary accent. Use #2E6B4A as secondary. Use #10241A as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Tropic Canopy — forest, tropical, ocean.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Tropic Canopy 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: 20.0% | 62, 138, 94 | 55%, 0%, 32%, 46% | 145°, 38%, 39% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 32.4% | 110, 168, 110 | 35%, 0%, 35%, 34% | 120°, 25%, 55% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 11.6% | 46, 107, 74 | 57%, 0%, 31%, 58% | 148°, 40%, 30% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 1.4% | 16, 36, 26 | 56%, 0%, 28%, 86% | 150°, 38%, 10% |
Tropic Canopy 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 Tropic Canopy palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Tropic Canopy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10241A on #6EA86E |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.81:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #6EA86E on #10241A |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.81:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #10241A on #3E8A5E |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.88:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #3E8A5E on #10241A |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.88:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #10241A on #2E6B4A |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.57:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2E6B4A on #10241A |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.57:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2E6B4A on #6EA86E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.26:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #6EA86E on #2E6B4A |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.26:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2E6B4A on #3E8A5E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.51:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #3E8A5E on #2E6B4A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.51:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #6EA86E on #3E8A5E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.50:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #3E8A5E on #6EA86E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.50:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Tropic Canopy palette is built using a analogous relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
A analogous palette is often preferred by professional designers because it creates a calm, serene atmosphere by using neighboring colors.
History & Design Context
Best Design Use Cases
Industries This Palette Suits
Colors That Pair Well With Tropic Canopy
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 #6EA86E on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #6EA86E — 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 Tropic Canopy Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #6EA86E for small UI elements on #3E8A5E — at 1.5:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Don't set body copy in #10241A on #3E8A5E — 3.9:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Let #2E6B4A carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #6EA86E.
How to Implement the Tropic Canopy Color Scheme
To use this Tropic Canopy 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 #3E8A5E for the main background and #6EA86E for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #10241A and #3E8A5E is 3.88:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Tropic Canopy Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Tropic Canopy color palette?
The Tropic Canopy palette contains #3E8A5E, #6EA86E, #2E6B4A, #10241A. 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 Tropic Canopy color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #10241A on #6EA86E reaches 5.8:1 (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 Tropic Canopy palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #A970A9, #7B9D8C, #EBEFED 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 Tropic Canopy palette create?
Tropic Canopy reads as forest, tropical, ocean. Gently saturated green drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated green — a combination that works best when the mid-tone base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Tropic Canopy color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Tropic Canopy 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 Tropic Canopy 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 Tropic Canopy's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.