Berlin Graffiti Color Palette
#2A2A2A · #E8306A · #2AA8E8 · #E8D8A0
Use #2A2A2A as the background. Use #E8306A as the primary accent. Use #2AA8E8 as secondary. Use #E8D8A0 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Berlin Graffiti — urban, raw, bold.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Berlin Graffiti 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: 2.3% | 42, 42, 42 | 0%, 0%, 0%, 84% | 0°, 0%, 16% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 20.3% | 232, 48, 106 | 0%, 79%, 54%, 9% | 341°, 80%, 55% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 34.3% | 42, 168, 232 | 82%, 28%, 0%, 9% | 200°, 81%, 54% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 68.8% | 232, 216, 160 | 0%, 7%, 31%, 9% | 47°, 61%, 77% |
Berlin Graffiti 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 Berlin Graffiti palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Berlin Graffiti 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #E8D8A0 on #2A2A2A |
Aa Sample Text
| 10.09:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #2A2A2A on #E8D8A0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 10.09:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #2AA8E8 on #2A2A2A |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.38:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #2A2A2A on #2AA8E8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.38:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #E8306A on #2A2A2A |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.46:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #2A2A2A on #E8306A |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.46:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #E8D8A0 on #E8306A |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.92:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E8306A on #E8D8A0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.92:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E8D8A0 on #2AA8E8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.88:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2AA8E8 on #E8D8A0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.88:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2AA8E8 on #E8306A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.55:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E8306A on #2AA8E8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.55:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Triadic Scheme
The Berlin Graffiti palette is built using a triadic relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
A triadic 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 Berlin Graffiti
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 #E8306A on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #E8306A — 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 Berlin Graffiti Without Breaking Accessibility
- Use #E8306A for buttons and links — it scores 3.5:1 against the #2A2A2A background (above the 3:1 UI-components threshold).
- Set body text in #E8D8A0 — 10.1:1 against #2A2A2A passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #2AA8E8 carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #E8306A.
How to Implement the Berlin Graffiti Color Scheme
To use this Berlin Graffiti 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 #2A2A2A for the main background and #E8306A for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #E8D8A0 and #2A2A2A is 10.09:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Berlin Graffiti Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Berlin Graffiti color palette?
The Berlin Graffiti palette contains #2A2A2A, #E8306A, #2AA8E8, #E8D8A0. 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 Berlin Graffiti color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #E8D8A0 on #2A2A2A reaches 10.1:1 (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 Berlin Graffiti palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #30E8AE, #DD593C, #EEECEC 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 Berlin Graffiti palette create?
Berlin Graffiti reads as urban, raw, bold. Saturated rose-red drives the personality, grounded by neutral gray — a combination that works best when the deep base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Berlin Graffiti color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Berlin Graffiti 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 Berlin Graffiti 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 Berlin Graffiti's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.