Campfire Smoke Color Palette
#EAE6DE · #A9A39A · #66615A · #1B1815
Use #EAE6DE as the background. Use #A9A39A as the primary accent. Use #66615A as secondary. Use #1B1815 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Campfire Smoke — earthy, warm, moody, vintage, mono.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Campfire Smoke 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: 79.4% | 234, 230, 222 | 0%, 2%, 5%, 8% | 40°, 22%, 89% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 37.0% | 169, 163, 154 | 0%, 4%, 9%, 34% | 36°, 8%, 63% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 12.1% | 102, 97, 90 | 0%, 5%, 12%, 60% | 35°, 6%, 38% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 0.9% | 27, 24, 21 | 0%, 11%, 22%, 89% | 30°, 13%, 9% |
Campfire Smoke 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 Campfire Smoke palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Campfire Smoke 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1B1815 on #EAE6DE |
Aa Sample Text
| 14.20:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #EAE6DE on #1B1815 |
Aa Sample Text
| 14.20:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #1B1815 on #A9A39A |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.06:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #A9A39A on #1B1815 |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.06:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #66615A on #EAE6DE |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.93:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #EAE6DE on #66615A |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.93:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #1B1815 on #66615A |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.88:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #66615A on #1B1815 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.88:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #66615A on #A9A39A |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.45:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #A9A39A on #66615A |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.45:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #A9A39A on #EAE6DE |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.01:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #EAE6DE on #A9A39A |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.01:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Campfire Smoke 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 Campfire Smoke
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 #A9A39A on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #A9A39A — 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 Campfire Smoke Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #A9A39A for small UI elements on #EAE6DE — at 2.0:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #1B1815 — 14.2:1 against #EAE6DE passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #66615A carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #A9A39A.
How to Implement the Campfire Smoke Color Scheme
To use this Campfire Smoke 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 #EAE6DE for the main background and #A9A39A for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #1B1815 and #EAE6DE is 14.20:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Campfire Smoke Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Campfire Smoke color palette?
The Campfire Smoke palette contains #EAE6DE, #A9A39A, #66615A, #1B1815. 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 Campfire Smoke color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #1B1815 on #EAE6DE reaches 14.2:1 (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 Campfire Smoke palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #999FA8, #A8AA97, #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 Campfire Smoke palette create?
Campfire Smoke reads as earthy, warm, moody. Muted orange drives the personality, grounded by muted orange — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Campfire Smoke color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Campfire Smoke 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 Campfire Smoke 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 Campfire Smoke's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.