Alberobello Trulli Color Palette
#C8C8D0 · #8E8E9E · #8E7A5C · #2E2A1E
Use #C8C8D0 as the background. Use #8E8E9E as the primary accent. Use #8E7A5C as secondary. Use #2E2A1E as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Alberobello Trulli — trulli, whitewashed, cones.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Alberobello Trulli 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: 58.1% | 200, 200, 208 | 4%, 4%, 0%, 18% | 240°, 8%, 80% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 27.6% | 142, 142, 158 | 10%, 10%, 0%, 38% | 240°, 8%, 59% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 20.4% | 142, 122, 92 | 0%, 14%, 35%, 44% | 36°, 21%, 46% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 2.3% | 46, 42, 30 | 0%, 9%, 35%, 82% | 45°, 21%, 15% |
Alberobello Trulli 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 Alberobello Trulli palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Alberobello Trulli 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2E2A1E on #C8C8D0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.61:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #C8C8D0 on #2E2A1E |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.61:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #2E2A1E on #8E8E9E |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.44:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #8E8E9E on #2E2A1E |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.44:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #2E2A1E on #8E7A5C |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.47:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #8E7A5C on #2E2A1E |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.47:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #8E7A5C on #C8C8D0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.48:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C8C8D0 on #8E7A5C |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.48:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8E8E9E on #C8C8D0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.94:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C8C8D0 on #8E8E9E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.94:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8E7A5C on #8E8E9E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.28:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8E8E9E on #8E7A5C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.28:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Split-Complementary Scheme
The Alberobello Trulli 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 Alberobello Trulli
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 #8E8E9E on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #8E8E9E — 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 Alberobello Trulli Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #8E8E9E for small UI elements on #C8C8D0 — at 1.9:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #2E2A1E — 8.6:1 against #C8C8D0 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #8E7A5C carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #8E8E9E.
How to Implement the Alberobello Trulli Color Scheme
To use this Alberobello Trulli 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 #C8C8D0 for the main background and #8E8E9E for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #2E2A1E and #C8C8D0 is 8.61:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Alberobello Trulli Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Alberobello Trulli color palette?
The Alberobello Trulli palette contains #C8C8D0, #8E8E9E, #8E7A5C, #2E2A1E. 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 Alberobello Trulli color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #2E2A1E on #C8C8D0 reaches 8.6:1 (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 Alberobello Trulli palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #9F9F8E, #968CA1, #141415 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 Alberobello Trulli palette create?
Alberobello Trulli reads as trulli, whitewashed, cones. Muted blue drives the personality, grounded by muted blue — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Alberobello Trulli color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Alberobello Trulli 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 Alberobello Trulli 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 Alberobello Trulli's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.