#E8E8F0
#C8C8D0
#8E8E9E
#2E2E3A
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text

Naxos Marble Color Palette

#E8E8F0 · #C8C8D0 · #8E8E9E · #2E2E3A

AAA
WCAG Grade
11.0:1
Contrast Ratio
880
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AI Prompt

Use #E8E8F0 as the background. Use #C8C8D0 as the primary accent. Use #8E8E9E as secondary. Use #2E2E3A as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Naxos Marble — marble, bright, ancient.

Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values

Technical breakdown for the Naxos Marble 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: 81.2%
232, 232, 240 3%, 3%, 0%, 6% 240°, 21%, 93%
Primary Accent
Luminance: 58.1%
200, 200, 208 4%, 4%, 0%, 18% 240°, 8%, 80%
Secondary
Luminance: 27.6%
142, 142, 158 10%, 10%, 0%, 38% 240°, 8%, 59%
Body Text
Luminance: 2.8%
46, 46, 58 21%, 21%, 0%, 77% 240°, 12%, 20%

Naxos Marble 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 Naxos Marble palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.

#E8E8F0 muted blue
#C8C8D0 muted blue
#8E8E9E muted blue
#2E2E3A muted blue

Naxos Marble 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
#2E2E3A on #E8E8F0
Aa Sample Text
10.99:1 AAA Body text, headings, UI
#E8E8F0 on #2E2E3A
Aa Sample Text
10.99:1 AAA Body text, headings, UI
#2E2E3A on #C8C8D0
Aa Sample Text
8.05:1 AAA Body text, headings, UI
#C8C8D0 on #2E2E3A
Aa Sample Text
8.05:1 AAA Body text, headings, UI
#2E2E3A on #8E8E9E
Aa Sample Text
4.15:1 Fail Large headings, UI components
#8E8E9E on #2E2E3A
Aa Sample Text
4.15:1 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
#C8C8D0 on #E8E8F0
Aa Sample Text
1.36:1 Fail Decorative use only
#E8E8F0 on #C8C8D0
Aa Sample Text
1.36:1 Fail Decorative use only

Naxos Marble Color Psychology & Meaning

Naxos is the island of marble, from the unfinished Kouros statues in its quarries to the Portara gate on the harbour, and this palette is white marble with grey veining. It feels classical and monumental, the color of stone that became temples.

Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme

The Naxos Marble 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

Naxian marble was prized across the ancient world, used for Cycladic figurines and the temples of Delos and Delphi; the giant unfinished Kouros statues still lie in the island quarries where they were abandoned.

Best Design Use Cases

Use the marble white for hero surfaces, pale grey for veining and accents, mid-grey for depth, and dark grey for text.

Industries This Palette Suits

Stone, sculpture, architecture, heritage, tourism.

Colors That Pair Well With Naxos Marble

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 #C8C8D0 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy

violet

30° beside #C8C8D0 — 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 Naxos Marble Without Breaking Accessibility

  • Avoid #C8C8D0 for small UI elements on #E8E8F0 — at 1.4:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
  • Set body text in #2E2E3A — 11.0:1 against #E8E8F0 passes WCAG AA (AAA) 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 Naxos Marble Color Scheme

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

Accessibility Note

The contrast ratio between #2E2E3A and #E8E8F0 is 10.99:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.

Naxos Marble Palette — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the hex codes in the Naxos Marble color palette?

The Naxos Marble palette contains #E8E8F0, #C8C8D0, #8E8E9E, #2E2E3A. 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 Naxos Marble color palette accessible (WCAG)?

Yes for its strongest pairings: #2E2E3A on #E8E8F0 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 Naxos Marble palette?

Beyond its own four colors, #B9B9AC, #CCC7D1, #131315 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 Naxos Marble palette create?

Naxos Marble reads as marble, bright, ancient. 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 Naxos Marble color palette commercially?

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

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