Lion Rampant Color Palette
#B8902E · #8E1E2E · #1E3A6E · #2E2418
Use #B8902E as the background. Use #8E1E2E as the primary accent. Use #1E3A6E as secondary. Use #2E2418 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Lion Rampant — royal, vintage, warm, moody.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Lion Rampant 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: 30.3% | 184, 144, 46 | 0%, 22%, 75%, 28% | 43°, 60%, 45% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 6.9% | 142, 30, 46 | 0%, 79%, 68%, 44% | 351°, 65%, 34% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 4.4% | 30, 58, 110 | 73%, 47%, 0%, 57% | 219°, 57%, 27% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 1.9% | 46, 36, 24 | 0%, 22%, 48%, 82% | 33°, 31%, 14% |
Lion Rampant 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 Lion Rampant palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Lion Rampant 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2E2418 on #B8902E |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.11:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #B8902E on #2E2418 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.11:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #1E3A6E on #B8902E |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.75:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #B8902E on #1E3A6E |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.75:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #8E1E2E on #B8902E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.98:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #B8902E on #8E1E2E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.98:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2E2418 on #8E1E2E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.72:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8E1E2E on #2E2418 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.72:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2E2418 on #1E3A6E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.36:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #1E3A6E on #2E2418 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.36:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #1E3A6E on #8E1E2E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.26:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8E1E2E on #1E3A6E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.26:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Triadic Scheme
The Lion Rampant 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.
A triadic palette is often preferred by professional designers because it balances visual interest with cohesion.
History & Design Context
Best Design Use Cases
Industries This Palette Suits
Colors That Pair Well With Lion Rampant
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 #8E1E2E on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #8E1E2E — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
a paper-white carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Lion Rampant Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #8E1E2E for small UI elements on #B8902E — at 3.0:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #2E2418 — 5.1:1 against #B8902E passes WCAG AA (AA) for long-form reading.
- Let #1E3A6E carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #8E1E2E.
How to Implement the Lion Rampant Color Scheme
To use this Lion Rampant 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 #B8902E for the main background and #8E1E2E for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #2E2418 and #B8902E is 5.11:1 (AA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Lion Rampant Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Lion Rampant color palette?
The Lion Rampant palette contains #B8902E, #8E1E2E, #1E3A6E, #2E2418. 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 Lion Rampant color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #2E2418 on #B8902E reaches 5.1:1 (AA). 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 Lion Rampant palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #1F9382, #864827, #F0EEEA 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 Lion Rampant palette create?
Lion Rampant reads as royal, vintage, warm. Saturated rose-red drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated orange — a combination that works best when the mid-tone base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Lion Rampant color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Lion Rampant 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 Lion Rampant 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 Lion Rampant's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.