Andros Bastion Color Palette
#C8B890 · #8E8E7A · #5C8EA8 · #2E2A1E
Use #C8B890 as the background. Use #8E8E7A as the primary accent. Use #5C8EA8 as secondary. Use #2E2A1E as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Andros Bastion — sea, stone, captains.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Andros Bastion 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: 48.6% | 200, 184, 144 | 0%, 8%, 28%, 22% | 43°, 34%, 67% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 26.5% | 142, 142, 122 | 0%, 0%, 14%, 44% | 60°, 8%, 52% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 24.4% | 92, 142, 168 | 45%, 15%, 0%, 34% | 201°, 30%, 51% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 2.3% | 46, 42, 30 | 0%, 9%, 35%, 82% | 45°, 21%, 15% |
Andros Bastion 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 Andros Bastion palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Andros Bastion 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 #C8B890 |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.31:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #C8B890 on #2E2A1E |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.31:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #2E2A1E on #8E8E7A |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.30:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #8E8E7A on #2E2A1E |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.30:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #2E2A1E on #5C8EA8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.02:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #5C8EA8 on #2E2A1E |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.02:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #5C8EA8 on #C8B890 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.82:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C8B890 on #5C8EA8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.82:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8E8E7A on #C8B890 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.70:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C8B890 on #8E8E7A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.70:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #5C8EA8 on #8E8E7A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.07:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8E8E7A on #5C8EA8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.07:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Split-Complementary Scheme
The Andros Bastion 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 Andros Bastion
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 #8E8E7A on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #8E8E7A — 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 Andros Bastion Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #8E8E7A for small UI elements on #C8B890 — at 1.7:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #2E2A1E — 7.3:1 against #C8B890 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #5C8EA8 carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #8E8E7A.
How to Implement the Andros Bastion Color Scheme
To use this Andros Bastion 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 #C8B890 for the main background and #8E8E7A for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #2E2A1E and #C8B890 is 7.31:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Andros Bastion Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Andros Bastion color palette?
The Andros Bastion palette contains #C8B890, #8E8E7A, #5C8EA8, #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 Andros Bastion color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #2E2A1E on #C8B890 reaches 7.3:1 (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 Andros Bastion palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #7B7B8E, #859178, #161513 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 Andros Bastion palette create?
Andros Bastion reads as sea, stone, captains. Muted yellow drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated orange — a combination that works best when the light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Andros Bastion color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Andros Bastion 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 Andros Bastion 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 Andros Bastion's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.