Dalmatian Jasper Color Psychology & Meaning
Dalmatian jasper is a cream stone spotted with dark gray, like a friendly dog immortalized in rock. It feels playful and approachable, a neutral palette with a sense of humor.
#E8E0D8
#B8B0A8
#7A7268
#2A2622
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
Dalmatian Jasper Color Palette
#E8E0D8 · #B8B0A8 · #7A7268 · #2A2622
AAA
WCAG Grade
11.5:1
Contrast Ratio
690
Saves
1,790
AI Copies
Use #E8E0D8 as the background. Use #B8B0A8 as the primary accent. Use #7A7268 as secondary. Use #2A2622 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Dalmatian Jasper — playful, natural, neutral.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Dalmatian Jasper 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: 75.4% | 232, 224, 216 | 0%, 3%, 7%, 9% | 30°, 26%, 88% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 44.1% | 184, 176, 168 | 0%, 4%, 9%, 28% | 30°, 10%, 69% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 17.2% | 122, 114, 104 | 0%, 7%, 15%, 52% | 33°, 8%, 44% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 2.0% | 42, 38, 34 | 0%, 10%, 19%, 84% | 30°, 11%, 15% |
Dalmatian Jasper 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 Dalmatian Jasper palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
#E8E0D8 gently saturated orange
#B8B0A8 muted orange
#7A7268 muted orange
#2A2622 muted orange
Dalmatian Jasper 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2A2622 on #E8E0D8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 11.50:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #E8E0D8 on #2A2622 |
Aa Sample Text
| 11.50:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #2A2622 on #B8B0A8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.02:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #B8B0A8 on #2A2622 |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.02:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #7A7268 on #E8E0D8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.63:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #E8E0D8 on #7A7268 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.63:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #2A2622 on #7A7268 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.17:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #7A7268 on #2A2622 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.17:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #7A7268 on #B8B0A8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.21:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #B8B0A8 on #7A7268 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.21:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #B8B0A8 on #E8E0D8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.64:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E8E0D8 on #B8B0A8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.64:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Dalmatian Jasper 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
Dalmatian jasper is found mainly in Mexico and has been used for carvings and beads. Its spots are formed by concentrations of dark minerals within the lighter stone, creating the distinctive pattern.
Best Design Use Cases
Use the cream as your dominant surface, the mid gray for supporting sections, and the dark spotted tones for accents. The near-black handles text and contrast.
Industries This Palette Suits
Pet brands, kids products, interior design, novelty goods, jewelry.
Colors That Pair Well With Dalmatian Jasper
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.
cyan-blue
directly opposite #B8B0A8 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
yellow
30° beside #B8B0A8 — 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 Dalmatian Jasper Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #B8B0A8 for small UI elements on #E8E0D8 — at 1.6:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #2A2622 — 11.5:1 against #E8E0D8 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #7A7268 carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #B8B0A8.
How to Implement the Dalmatian Jasper Color Scheme
To use this Dalmatian Jasper 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 #E8E0D8 for the main background and #B8B0A8 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #2A2622 and #E8E0D8 is 11.50:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Dalmatian Jasper Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Dalmatian Jasper color palette?
The Dalmatian Jasper palette contains #E8E0D8, #B8B0A8, #7A7268, #2A2622. 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 Dalmatian Jasper color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #2A2622 on #E8E0D8 reaches 11.5:1 (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 Dalmatian Jasper palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #A8B0B8, #B8B8A8, #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 Dalmatian Jasper palette create?
Dalmatian Jasper reads as playful, natural, neutral. 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 Dalmatian Jasper color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Dalmatian Jasper 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 Dalmatian Jasper 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 Dalmatian Jasper's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.