Contour Color Palette
#EFE7E1 · #B09280 · #7C6252 · #2C211B
Use #EFE7E1 as the background. Use #B09280 as the primary accent. Use #7C6252 as secondary. Use #2C211B as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Contour — earthy, cool, moody, mono.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Contour 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: 80.9% | 239, 231, 225 | 0%, 3%, 6%, 6% | 26°, 30%, 91% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 31.3% | 176, 146, 128 | 0%, 17%, 27%, 31% | 22°, 23%, 60% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 13.6% | 124, 98, 82 | 0%, 21%, 34%, 51% | 23°, 20%, 40% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 1.7% | 44, 33, 27 | 0%, 25%, 39%, 83% | 21°, 24%, 14% |
Contour 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 Contour palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Contour 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2C211B on #EFE7E1 |
Aa Sample Text
| 12.82:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #EFE7E1 on #2C211B |
Aa Sample Text
| 12.82:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #2C211B on #B09280 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.42:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #B09280 on #2C211B |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.42:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #7C6252 on #EFE7E1 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.61:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #EFE7E1 on #7C6252 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.61:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #2C211B on #7C6252 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.78:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #7C6252 on #2C211B |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.78:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #B09280 on #EFE7E1 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.36:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #EFE7E1 on #B09280 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.36:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #7C6252 on #B09280 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.95:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #B09280 on #7C6252 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.95:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Contour 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 Contour
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 #B09280 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #B09280 — 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 Contour Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #B09280 for small UI elements on #EFE7E1 — at 2.4:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #2C211B — 12.8:1 against #EFE7E1 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #7C6252 carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #B09280.
How to Implement the Contour Color Scheme
To use this Contour 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 #EFE7E1 for the main background and #B09280 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #2C211B and #EFE7E1 is 12.82:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Contour Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Contour color palette?
The Contour palette contains #EFE7E1, #B09280, #7C6252, #2C211B. 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 Contour color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #2C211B on #EFE7E1 reaches 12.8:1 (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 Contour palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #829FB0, #A6A38C, #161413 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 Contour palette create?
Contour reads as earthy, cool, moody. 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 Contour color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Contour 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 Contour 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 Contour's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.