Mahabaleshwar Strawberry Color Palette
#C85C3A · #E8A05C · #8EA05C · #3A1406
Use #C85C3A as the background. Use #E8A05C as the primary accent. Use #8EA05C as secondary. Use #3A1406 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Mahabaleshwar Strawberry — strawberry, hill, station.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Mahabaleshwar Strawberry 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: 20.2% | 200, 92, 58 | 0%, 54%, 71%, 22% | 14°, 56%, 51% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 43.1% | 232, 160, 92 | 0%, 31%, 60%, 9% | 29°, 75%, 64% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 31.7% | 142, 160, 92 | 11%, 0%, 42%, 37% | 76°, 27%, 49% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 1.4% | 58, 20, 6 | 0%, 66%, 90%, 77% | 16°, 81%, 13% |
Mahabaleshwar Strawberry 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 Mahabaleshwar Strawberry palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Mahabaleshwar Strawberry 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3A1406 on #E8A05C |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.50:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #E8A05C on #3A1406 |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.50:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #3A1406 on #8EA05C |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.72:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #8EA05C on #3A1406 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.72:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #3A1406 on #C85C3A |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.94:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #C85C3A on #3A1406 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.94:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #E8A05C on #C85C3A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.90:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C85C3A on #E8A05C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.90:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8EA05C on #C85C3A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.45:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C85C3A on #8EA05C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.45:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8EA05C on #E8A05C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.31:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E8A05C on #8EA05C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.31:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Custom Scheme
The Mahabaleshwar Strawberry palette is built using a custom relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
A custom 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 Mahabaleshwar Strawberry
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 #E8A05C on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #E8A05C — 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 Mahabaleshwar Strawberry Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #E8A05C for small UI elements on #C85C3A — at 1.9:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Don't set body copy in #3A1406 on #C85C3A — 3.9:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Let #8EA05C carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #E8A05C.
How to Implement the Mahabaleshwar Strawberry Color Scheme
To use this Mahabaleshwar Strawberry 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 #C85C3A for the main background and #E8A05C for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #3A1406 and #C85C3A is 3.94:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Mahabaleshwar Strawberry Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Mahabaleshwar Strawberry color palette?
The Mahabaleshwar Strawberry palette contains #C85C3A, #E8A05C, #8EA05C, #3A1406. 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 Mahabaleshwar Strawberry color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #3A1406 on #E8A05C reaches 7.5:1 (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 Mahabaleshwar Strawberry palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #5EA5E8, #DFDD68, #171312 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 Mahabaleshwar Strawberry palette create?
Mahabaleshwar Strawberry reads as strawberry, hill, station. Saturated orange drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated red — a combination that works best when the mid-tone base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Mahabaleshwar Strawberry color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Mahabaleshwar Strawberry 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 Mahabaleshwar Strawberry 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 Mahabaleshwar Strawberry's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.