Bushwick Mural Color Palette
#C85A8E · #E8A83C · #5C8EA8 · #2A1220
Use #C85A8E as the background. Use #E8A83C as the primary accent. Use #5C8EA8 as secondary. Use #2A1220 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Bushwick Mural — colorful, street art, vibrant.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Bushwick Mural 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: 21.5% | 200, 90, 142 | 0%, 55%, 29%, 22% | 332°, 50%, 57% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 45.5% | 232, 168, 60 | 0%, 28%, 74%, 9% | 38°, 79%, 57% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 24.4% | 92, 142, 168 | 45%, 15%, 0%, 34% | 201°, 30%, 51% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 1.0% | 42, 18, 32 | 0%, 57%, 24%, 84% | 325°, 40%, 12% |
Bushwick Mural 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 Bushwick Mural palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Bushwick Mural 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2A1220 on #E8A83C |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.37:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #E8A83C on #2A1220 |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.37:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #2A1220 on #5C8EA8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.88:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #5C8EA8 on #2A1220 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.88:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #2A1220 on #C85A8E |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.40:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #C85A8E on #2A1220 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.40:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #E8A83C on #C85A8E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.90:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C85A8E on #E8A83C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.90:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #5C8EA8 on #E8A83C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.71:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E8A83C on #5C8EA8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.71:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #5C8EA8 on #C85A8E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.11:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C85A8E on #5C8EA8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.11:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Triadic Scheme
The Bushwick Mural 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 Bushwick Mural
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 #E8A83C on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #E8A83C — 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 Bushwick Mural Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #E8A83C for small UI elements on #C85A8E — at 1.9:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Don't set body copy in #2A1220 on #C85A8E — 4.4:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Let #5C8EA8 carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #E8A83C.
How to Implement the Bushwick Mural Color Scheme
To use this Bushwick Mural 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 #C85A8E for the main background and #E8A83C for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #2A1220 and #C85A8E is 4.40:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Bushwick Mural Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Bushwick Mural color palette?
The Bushwick Mural palette contains #C85A8E, #E8A83C, #5C8EA8, #2A1220. 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 Bushwick Mural color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #2A1220 on #E8A83C reaches 8.4:1 (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 Bushwick Mural palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #3B7AE8, #C9DD46, #171214 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 Bushwick Mural palette create?
Bushwick Mural reads as colorful, street art, vibrant. Saturated orange drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated rose-red — a combination that works best when the light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Bushwick Mural color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Bushwick Mural 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 Bushwick Mural 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 Bushwick Mural's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.