Camellia Red Color Psychology & Meaning
The camellia is the winter flower, blooming red in gardens when everything else is bare. The palette of pale rose to deep red reads as quiet determination and classic beauty.
#F5E8E8
#E0B0A8
#B03028
#3A0A0A
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
Camellia Red Color Palette
#F5E8E8 · #E0B0A8 · #B03028 · #3A0A0A
AAA
WCAG Grade
14.3:1
Contrast Ratio
1,400
Saves
3,600
AI Copies
Use #F5E8E8 as the background. Use #E0B0A8 as the primary accent. Use #B03028 as secondary. Use #3A0A0A as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Camellia Red — elegant, bold, classic.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Camellia Red 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: 83.0% | 245, 232, 232 | 0%, 5%, 5%, 4% | 0°, 39%, 94% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 49.7% | 224, 176, 168 | 0%, 21%, 25%, 12% | 9°, 47%, 77% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 11.5% | 176, 48, 40 | 0%, 73%, 77%, 31% | 4°, 63%, 42% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 1.1% | 58, 10, 10 | 0%, 83%, 83%, 77% | 0°, 71%, 13% |
Camellia Red 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 Camellia Red palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
#F5E8E8 gently saturated red
#E0B0A8 gently saturated red
#B03028 gently saturated red
#3A0A0A saturated red
Camellia Red 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3A0A0A on #F5E8E8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 14.33:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #F5E8E8 on #3A0A0A |
Aa Sample Text
| 14.33:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #3A0A0A on #E0B0A8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.92:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #E0B0A8 on #3A0A0A |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.92:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #B03028 on #F5E8E8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.33:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #F5E8E8 on #B03028 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.33:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #B03028 on #E0B0A8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.32:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #E0B0A8 on #B03028 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.32:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #3A0A0A on #B03028 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.69:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #B03028 on #3A0A0A |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.69:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E0B0A8 on #F5E8E8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.61:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F5E8E8 on #E0B0A8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.61:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Camellia Red 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.
Hue Wheel
A analogous palette is often preferred by professional designers because it creates a calm, serene atmosphere by using neighboring colors.
History & Design Context
Camellias came to Europe from East Asia in the eighteenth century and became the signature flower of Chanel, who wore a white camellia as a trademark. The plant has been cultivated in China for tea for thousands of years.
Best Design Use Cases
Use the pale rose for backgrounds, the soft pink for cards, and the camellia red for primary accents. The deep red works for text and luxurious moments.
Industries This Palette Suits
Beauty, luxury fashion, gardens, tea, weddings, winter seasonal brands.
Colors That Pair Well With Camellia Red
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.
teal
directly opposite #E0B0A8 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
orange
30° beside #E0B0A8 — 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 Camellia Red Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #E0B0A8 for small UI elements on #F5E8E8 — at 1.6:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #3A0A0A — 14.3:1 against #F5E8E8 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #B03028 carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #E0B0A8.
How to Implement the Camellia Red Color Scheme
To use this Camellia Red 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 #F5E8E8 for the main background and #E0B0A8 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #3A0A0A and #F5E8E8 is 14.33:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Camellia Red Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Camellia Red color palette?
The Camellia Red palette contains #F5E8E8, #E0B0A8, #B03028, #3A0A0A. 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 Camellia Red color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #3A0A0A on #F5E8E8 reaches 14.3:1 (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 Camellia Red palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #8FCCD6, #DACBAF, #161212 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 Camellia Red palette create?
Camellia Red reads as elegant, bold, classic. Gently saturated red drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated red — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Camellia Red color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Camellia Red 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 Camellia Red 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 Camellia Red's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.