Bone White Color Palette
#F2EDE0 · #D0C8B4 · #9C9482 · #5E5848
Use #F2EDE0 as the background. Use #D0C8B4 as the primary accent. Use #9C9482 as secondary. Use #5E5848 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Bone White — mono, warm, vintage, royal.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Bone White 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: 84.8% | 242, 237, 224 | 0%, 2%, 7%, 5% | 43°, 41%, 91% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 58.0% | 208, 200, 180 | 0%, 4%, 13%, 18% | 43°, 23%, 76% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 29.9% | 156, 148, 130 | 0%, 5%, 17%, 39% | 42°, 12%, 56% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 9.8% | 94, 88, 72 | 0%, 6%, 23%, 63% | 44°, 13%, 33% |
Bone White 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 Bone White palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Bone White 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5E5848 on #F2EDE0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.06:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #F2EDE0 on #5E5848 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.06:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #5E5848 on #D0C8B4 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.25:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #D0C8B4 on #5E5848 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.25:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #9C9482 on #F2EDE0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.58:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F2EDE0 on #9C9482 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.58:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #5E5848 on #9C9482 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.35:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #9C9482 on #5E5848 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.35:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #9C9482 on #D0C8B4 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.81:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #D0C8B4 on #9C9482 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.81:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #D0C8B4 on #F2EDE0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.43:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F2EDE0 on #D0C8B4 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.43:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Bone White 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 Bone White
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 #D0C8B4 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #D0C8B4 — 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 Bone White Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #D0C8B4 for small UI elements on #F2EDE0 — at 1.4:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #5E5848 — 6.1:1 against #F2EDE0 passes WCAG AA (AA) for long-form reading.
- Don't use #9C9482 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Bone White Color Scheme
To use this Bone White 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 #F2EDE0 for the main background and #D0C8B4 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #5E5848 and #F2EDE0 is 6.06:1 (AA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Bone White Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Bone White color palette?
The Bone White palette contains #F2EDE0, #D0C8B4, #9C9482, #5E5848. 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 Bone White color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #5E5848 on #F2EDE0 reaches 6.1:1 (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 Bone White palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #A1ABC4, #C6CABA, #161512 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 Bone White palette create?
Bone White reads as mono, warm, vintage. Muted 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 Bone White color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Bone White 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 Bone White 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 Bone White's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.