Andalusian Courtyard Color Psychology & Meaning
An Andalusian patio is white lime, geranium red, and the green-blue of Moorish tile, a palette of cool shade in hot sun. It reads as romantic, historic, and full of scent.
#F8F2E8
#E8D8B8
#2A8A7A
#B8302A
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
Andalusian Courtyard Color Palette
#F8F2E8 · #E8D8B8 · #2A8A7A · #B8302A
AA
WCAG Grade
5.4:1
Contrast Ratio
1,350
Saves
3,500
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Use #F8F2E8 as the background. Use #E8D8B8 as the primary accent. Use #2A8A7A as secondary. Use #B8302A as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Andalusian Courtyard — warm, romantic, historic.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Andalusian Courtyard 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: 89.3% | 248, 242, 232 | 0%, 2%, 6%, 3% | 37°, 53%, 94% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 69.7% | 232, 216, 184 | 0%, 7%, 21%, 9% | 40°, 51%, 82% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 20.1% | 42, 138, 122 | 70%, 0%, 12%, 46% | 170°, 53%, 35% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 12.5% | 184, 48, 42 | 0%, 74%, 77%, 28% | 3°, 63%, 44% |
Andalusian Courtyard 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 Andalusian Courtyard palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
#F8F2E8 gently saturated orange
#E8D8B8 gently saturated orange
#2A8A7A gently saturated teal
#B8302A gently saturated red
Andalusian Courtyard 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #B8302A on #F8F2E8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.40:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #F8F2E8 on #B8302A |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.40:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #B8302A on #E8D8B8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.28:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #E8D8B8 on #B8302A |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.28:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #2A8A7A on #F8F2E8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.76:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #F8F2E8 on #2A8A7A |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.76:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #2A8A7A on #E8D8B8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.98:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E8D8B8 on #2A8A7A |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.98:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #B8302A on #2A8A7A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.44:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2A8A7A on #B8302A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.44:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E8D8B8 on #F8F2E8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.26:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F8F2E8 on #E8D8B8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.26:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Split-Complementary Scheme
The Andalusian Courtyard 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
The Andalusian courtyard descends from Roman and Moorish domestic architecture, with its fountain, shade, and tiled walls perfected in Cordoba and Seville. The patio is the heart of Andalusian home life and a UNESCO-recognized tradition.
Best Design Use Cases
Use the white for backgrounds, the sand for cards, and the tile green for primary accents. The geranium red works for CTAs and flower-box-inspired details.
Industries This Palette Suits
Hospitality, travel, interior design, flamenco and culture, Spanish food, real estate.
Colors That Pair Well With Andalusian Courtyard
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.
blue
directly opposite #E8D8B8 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
yellow
30° beside #E8D8B8 — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
tinted neutral
a ink-black carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Andalusian Courtyard Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #E8D8B8 for small UI elements on #F8F2E8 — at 1.3:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #B8302A — 5.4:1 against #F8F2E8 passes WCAG AA (AA) for long-form reading.
- Let #2A8A7A carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #E8D8B8.
How to Implement the Andalusian Courtyard Color Scheme
To use this Andalusian Courtyard 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 #F8F2E8 for the main background and #E8D8B8 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #B8302A and #F8F2E8 is 5.40:1 (AA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Andalusian Courtyard Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Andalusian Courtyard color palette?
The Andalusian Courtyard palette contains #F8F2E8, #E8D8B8, #2A8A7A, #B8302A. 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 Andalusian Courtyard color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #B8302A on #F8F2E8 reaches 5.4:1 (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 Andalusian Courtyard palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #8BA5DA, #DEE4BE, #171512 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 Andalusian Courtyard palette create?
Andalusian Courtyard reads as warm, romantic, historic. Gently saturated orange drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated orange — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Andalusian Courtyard color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Andalusian Courtyard 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 Andalusian Courtyard 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 Andalusian Courtyard's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.