Lingonberry Nordic Color Psychology & Meaning
Lingonberry red is the tart, bright red of Scandinavian forest floors — the color of the berry that accompanies everything from meatballs to Christmas porridge. It is clean, cold, and quietly festive.
#A6212E
#C94C4F
#E8D9C5
#5C1016
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
Lingonberry Nordic Color Palette
#A6212E · #C94C4F · #E8D9C5 · #5C1016
Fail
WCAG Grade
1.9:1
Contrast Ratio
120
Saves
360
AI Copies
Use #A6212E as the background. Use #C94C4F as the primary accent. Use #E8D9C5 as secondary. Use #5C1016 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Lingonberry Nordic — fresh, rustic, nordic.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Lingonberry Nordic 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: 9.4% | 166, 33, 46 | 0%, 80%, 72%, 35% | 354°, 67%, 39% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 18.2% | 201, 76, 79 | 0%, 62%, 61%, 21% | 359°, 54%, 54% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 70.8% | 232, 217, 197 | 0%, 6%, 15%, 9% | 34°, 43%, 84% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 2.7% | 92, 16, 22 | 0%, 83%, 76%, 64% | 355°, 70%, 21% |
Lingonberry Nordic 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 Lingonberry Nordic palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
#A6212E saturated rose-red
#C94C4F gently saturated rose-red
#E8D9C5 gently saturated orange
#5C1016 saturated rose-red
Lingonberry Nordic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5C1016 on #E8D9C5 |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.84:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #E8D9C5 on #5C1016 |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.84:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #E8D9C5 on #A6212E |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.27:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #A6212E on #E8D9C5 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.27:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #E8D9C5 on #C94C4F |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.27:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #C94C4F on #E8D9C5 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.27:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #5C1016 on #C94C4F |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.01:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #C94C4F on #5C1016 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.01:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #5C1016 on #A6212E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.87:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #A6212E on #5C1016 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.87:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C94C4F on #A6212E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.61:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #A6212E on #C94C4F |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.61:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Triadic Scheme
The Lingonberry Nordic 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.
Hue Wheel
A triadic palette is often preferred by professional designers because it balances visual interest with cohesion.
History & Design Context
Lingonberries are a staple of Nordic foraging, preserved as jam since the Middle Ages. The small red berry and its palette are woven into Swedish and Finnish food identity.
Best Design Use Cases
Lingonberry red for hero surfaces and jars. Lighter berry for accents. Cream for text and light-wood tones. Deep red for headings. Suits Nordic food brands, preserves, and winter seasonal products.
Industries This Palette Suits
Nordic food, preserves, seasonal retail, Swedish and Finnish cuisine, packaging.
Colors That Pair Well With Lingonberry Nordic
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 #C94C4F on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
orange
30° beside #C94C4F — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
tinted neutral
a paper-white carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Lingonberry Nordic Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #C94C4F for small UI elements on #A6212E — at 1.6:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Don't set body copy in #5C1016 on #A6212E — 1.9:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Don't use #E8D9C5 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Lingonberry Nordic Color Scheme
To use this Lingonberry Nordic 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 #A6212E for the main background and #C94C4F for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #5C1016 and #A6212E is 1.87:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Lingonberry Nordic Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Lingonberry Nordic color palette?
The Lingonberry Nordic palette contains #A6212E, #C94C4F, #E8D9C5, #5C1016. 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 Lingonberry Nordic color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #5C1016 on #E8D9C5 reaches 9.8:1 (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 Lingonberry Nordic palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #4AC9C7, #BD8856, #F0EAEB 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 Lingonberry Nordic palette create?
Lingonberry Nordic reads as fresh, rustic, nordic. Gently saturated rose-red drives the personality, grounded by saturated rose-red — a combination that works best when the mid-tone base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Lingonberry Nordic color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Lingonberry Nordic 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 Lingonberry Nordic 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 Lingonberry Nordic's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.