Louis Vuitton Monogram Color Palette
#5A3A22 · #BE9E44 · #E8D9B8 · #2B1D12
Use #5A3A22 as the background. Use #BE9E44 as the primary accent. Use #E8D9B8 as secondary. Use #2B1D12 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Louis Vuitton Monogram — luxurious, vintage, warm.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Louis Vuitton Monogram 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: 5.3% | 90, 58, 34 | 0%, 36%, 62%, 65% | 26°, 45%, 24% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 35.8% | 190, 158, 68 | 0%, 17%, 64%, 25% | 44°, 48%, 51% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 70.2% | 232, 217, 184 | 0%, 6%, 21%, 9% | 41°, 51%, 82% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 1.4% | 43, 29, 18 | 0%, 33%, 58%, 83% | 26°, 41%, 12% |
Louis Vuitton Monogram 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 Louis Vuitton Monogram palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Louis Vuitton Monogram 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2B1D12 on #E8D9B8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 11.69:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #E8D9B8 on #2B1D12 |
Aa Sample Text
| 11.69:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #E8D9B8 on #5A3A22 |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.29:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #5A3A22 on #E8D9B8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.29:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #2B1D12 on #BE9E44 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.34:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #BE9E44 on #2B1D12 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.34:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #BE9E44 on #5A3A22 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.96:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #5A3A22 on #BE9E44 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.96:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #E8D9B8 on #BE9E44 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.84:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #BE9E44 on #E8D9B8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.84:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2B1D12 on #5A3A22 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.60:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #5A3A22 on #2B1D12 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.60:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Louis Vuitton Monogram 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 Louis Vuitton Monogram
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 #BE9E44 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #BE9E44 — 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 Louis Vuitton Monogram Without Breaking Accessibility
- Use #BE9E44 for buttons and links — it scores 4.0:1 against the #5A3A22 background (above the 3:1 UI-components threshold).
- Don't set body copy in #2B1D12 on #5A3A22 — 1.6:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Don't use #E8D9B8 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Louis Vuitton Monogram Color Scheme
To use this Louis Vuitton Monogram 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 #5A3A22 for the main background and #BE9E44 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #2B1D12 and #5A3A22 is 1.60:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Louis Vuitton Monogram Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Louis Vuitton Monogram color palette?
The Louis Vuitton Monogram palette contains #5A3A22, #BE9E44, #E8D9B8, #2B1D12. 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 Louis Vuitton Monogram color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #2B1D12 on #E8D9B8 reaches 11.7:1 (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 Louis Vuitton Monogram palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #4666BE, #9BB253, #EFEDEB 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 Louis Vuitton Monogram palette create?
Louis Vuitton Monogram reads as luxurious, vintage, warm. Gently saturated orange drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated orange — a combination that works best when the deep base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Louis Vuitton Monogram color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Louis Vuitton Monogram 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 Louis Vuitton Monogram 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 Louis Vuitton Monogram's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.