#C8C8D0
#E8E8F0
#8E8E9E
#3A3A4A
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text

Milos Moon Rock Color Palette

#C8C8D0 · #E8E8F0 · #8E8E9E · #3A3A4A

AA
WCAG Grade
6.7:1
Contrast Ratio
900
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Use #C8C8D0 as the background. Use #E8E8F0 as the primary accent. Use #8E8E9E as secondary. Use #3A3A4A as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Milos Moon Rock — lunar, volcanic, otherworldly.

Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values

Technical breakdown for the Milos Moon Rock 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: 58.1%
200, 200, 208 4%, 4%, 0%, 18% 240°, 8%, 80%
Primary Accent
Luminance: 81.2%
232, 232, 240 3%, 3%, 0%, 6% 240°, 21%, 93%
Secondary
Luminance: 27.6%
142, 142, 158 10%, 10%, 0%, 38% 240°, 8%, 59%
Body Text
Luminance: 4.4%
58, 58, 74 22%, 22%, 0%, 71% 240°, 12%, 26%

Milos Moon Rock 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 Milos Moon Rock palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.

#C8C8D0 muted blue
#E8E8F0 muted blue
#8E8E9E muted blue
#3A3A4A muted blue

Milos Moon Rock 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
#3A3A4A on #E8E8F0
Aa Sample Text
9.15:1 AAA Body text, headings, UI
#E8E8F0 on #3A3A4A
Aa Sample Text
9.15:1 AAA Body text, headings, UI
#3A3A4A on #C8C8D0
Aa Sample Text
6.70:1 AA Body text, UI
#C8C8D0 on #3A3A4A
Aa Sample Text
6.70:1 AA Body text, UI
#3A3A4A on #8E8E9E
Aa Sample Text
3.46:1 Fail Large headings, UI components
#8E8E9E on #3A3A4A
Aa Sample Text
3.46:1 Fail Large headings, UI components
#8E8E9E on #E8E8F0
Aa Sample Text
2.65:1 Fail Decorative use only
#E8E8F0 on #8E8E9E
Aa Sample Text
2.65:1 Fail Decorative use only
#8E8E9E on #C8C8D0
Aa Sample Text
1.94:1 Fail Decorative use only
#C8C8D0 on #8E8E9E
Aa Sample Text
1.94:1 Fail Decorative use only
#E8E8F0 on #C8C8D0
Aa Sample Text
1.36:1 Fail Decorative use only
#C8C8D0 on #E8E8F0
Aa Sample Text
1.36:1 Fail Decorative use only

Milos Moon Rock Color Psychology & Meaning

Milos is the volcanic island of sculpted white rock formations like Sarakiniko, and this palette is moon-white stone with volcanic grey. It feels otherworldly and quiet, the color of a landscape that looks like another planet.

Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme

The Milos Moon Rock 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

Milos was formed by volcanic activity that created its mineral-rich rocks, including obsidian traded since the Neolithic; Sarakiniko beachs wind-carved white rock is among the most photographed landscapes in Greece.

Best Design Use Cases

Use the moon-white for hero surfaces, pale grey for shadows, mid-grey for depth, and the darkest slate for text.

Industries This Palette Suits

Tourism, geology, photography, travel, adventure.

Colors That Pair Well With Milos Moon Rock

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.

yellow

directly opposite #E8E8F0 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy

violet

30° beside #E8E8F0 — 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 Milos Moon Rock Without Breaking Accessibility

  • Avoid #E8E8F0 for small UI elements on #C8C8D0 — at 1.4:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
  • Set body text in #3A3A4A — 6.7:1 against #C8C8D0 passes WCAG AA (AA) for long-form reading.
  • Don't use #8E8E9E behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.

How to Implement the Milos Moon Rock Color Scheme

To use this Milos Moon Rock 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 #C8C8D0 for the main background and #E8E8F0 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.

Accessibility Note

The contrast ratio between #3A3A4A and #C8C8D0 is 6.70:1 (AA). Ensure your body text remains legible.

Milos Moon Rock Palette — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the hex codes in the Milos Moon Rock color palette?

The Milos Moon Rock palette contains #C8C8D0, #E8E8F0, #8E8E9E, #3A3A4A. 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 Milos Moon Rock color palette accessible (WCAG)?

Yes for its strongest pairings: #3A3A4A on #E8E8F0 reaches 9.1:1 (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 Milos Moon Rock palette?

Beyond its own four colors, #C3C3A2, #EDEBEF, #141415 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 Milos Moon Rock palette create?

Milos Moon Rock reads as lunar, volcanic, otherworldly. Muted blue drives the personality, grounded by muted blue — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.

Can I use the Milos Moon Rock color palette commercially?

Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Milos Moon Rock 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 Milos Moon Rock 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 Milos Moon Rock's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.

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