Virgo Color Palette
#9EA87E · #C8D0A8 · #E8ECE0 · #2A3018
Use #9EA87E as the background. Use #C8D0A8 as the primary accent. Use #E8ECE0 as secondary. Use #2A3018 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Virgo — precise, natural, calm.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Virgo 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: 36.8% | 158, 168, 126 | 6%, 0%, 25%, 34% | 74°, 19%, 58% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 60.2% | 200, 208, 168 | 4%, 0%, 19%, 18% | 72°, 30%, 74% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 82.5% | 232, 236, 224 | 2%, 0%, 5%, 7% | 80°, 24%, 90% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 2.7% | 42, 48, 24 | 13%, 0%, 50%, 81% | 75°, 33%, 14% |
Virgo 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 Virgo palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Virgo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2A3018 on #E8ECE0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 11.41:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #E8ECE0 on #2A3018 |
Aa Sample Text
| 11.41:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #2A3018 on #C8D0A8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.50:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #C8D0A8 on #2A3018 |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.50:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #2A3018 on #9EA87E |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.45:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #9EA87E on #2A3018 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.45:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #E8ECE0 on #9EA87E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.09:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #9EA87E on #E8ECE0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.09:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C8D0A8 on #9EA87E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.56:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #9EA87E on #C8D0A8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.56:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E8ECE0 on #C8D0A8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.34:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C8D0A8 on #E8ECE0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.34:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Virgo 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 Virgo
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 #C8D0A8 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #C8D0A8 — 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 Virgo Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #C8D0A8 for small UI elements on #9EA87E — at 1.6:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #2A3018 — 5.4:1 against #9EA87E passes WCAG AA (AA) for long-form reading.
- Don't use #E8ECE0 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Virgo Color Scheme
To use this Virgo 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 #9EA87E for the main background and #C8D0A8 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #2A3018 and #9EA87E is 5.45:1 (AA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Virgo Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Virgo color palette?
The Virgo palette contains #9EA87E, #C8D0A8, #E8ECE0, #2A3018. 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 Virgo color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #2A3018 on #E8ECE0 reaches 11.4:1 (AAA). 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 Virgo palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #A59CC9, #B7CAAF, #151513 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 Virgo palette create?
Virgo reads as precise, natural, calm. Gently saturated yellow-green drives the personality, grounded by muted yellow-green — a combination that works best when the light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Virgo color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Virgo 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 Virgo 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 Virgo's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.