Nail Art Color Palette
#FBF3F4 · #E8C4CE · #B5C3E0 · #3A3348
Use #FBF3F4 as the background. Use #E8C4CE as the primary accent. Use #B5C3E0 as secondary. Use #3A3348 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Nail Art — pastel, candy, neon, vintage, royal.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Nail Art 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: 91.1% | 251, 243, 244 | 0%, 3%, 3%, 2% | 352°, 50%, 97% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 61.1% | 232, 196, 206 | 0%, 16%, 11%, 9% | 343°, 44%, 84% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 54.2% | 181, 195, 224 | 19%, 13%, 0%, 12% | 220°, 41%, 79% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 3.7% | 58, 51, 72 | 19%, 29%, 0%, 72% | 260°, 17%, 24% |
Nail Art 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 Nail Art palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Nail Art 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3A3348 on #FBF3F4 |
Aa Sample Text
| 11.01:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #FBF3F4 on #3A3348 |
Aa Sample Text
| 11.01:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #3A3348 on #E8C4CE |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.57:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #E8C4CE on #3A3348 |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.57:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #3A3348 on #B5C3E0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.78:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #B5C3E0 on #3A3348 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.78:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #B5C3E0 on #FBF3F4 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.62:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #FBF3F4 on #B5C3E0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.62:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E8C4CE on #FBF3F4 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.45:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #FBF3F4 on #E8C4CE |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.45:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #B5C3E0 on #E8C4CE |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.12:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E8C4CE on #B5C3E0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.12:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Triadic Scheme
The Nail Art 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 Nail Art
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 #E8C4CE on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #E8C4CE — 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 Nail Art Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #E8C4CE for small UI elements on #FBF3F4 — at 1.5:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #3A3348 — 11.0:1 against #FBF3F4 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Don't use #B5C3E0 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Nail Art Color Scheme
To use this Nail Art 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 #FBF3F4 for the main background and #E8C4CE for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #3A3348 and #FBF3F4 is 11.01:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Nail Art Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Nail Art color palette?
The Nail Art palette contains #FBF3F4, #E8C4CE, #B5C3E0, #3A3348. 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 Nail Art color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #3A3348 on #FBF3F4 reaches 11.0:1 (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 Nail Art palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #91D4C1, #E4CEC8, #171213 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 Nail Art palette create?
Nail Art reads as pastel, candy, neon. Gently saturated rose-red drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated rose-red — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Nail Art color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Nail Art 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 Nail Art 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 Nail Art's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.