Neroli Color Palette
#EEF2E8 · #C4CEB4 · #8A9A7C · #2F3A29
Use #EEF2E8 as the background. Use #C4CEB4 as the primary accent. Use #8A9A7C as secondary. Use #2F3A29 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Neroli — pastel, earthy, cool, vintage, forest.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Neroli 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: 87.5% | 238, 242, 232 | 2%, 0%, 4%, 5% | 84°, 28%, 93% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 59.2% | 196, 206, 180 | 5%, 0%, 13%, 19% | 83°, 21%, 76% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 30.0% | 138, 154, 124 | 10%, 0%, 19%, 40% | 92°, 13%, 55% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 3.8% | 47, 58, 41 | 19%, 0%, 29%, 77% | 99°, 17%, 19% |
Neroli 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 Neroli palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Neroli 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2F3A29 on #EEF2E8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 10.52:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #EEF2E8 on #2F3A29 |
Aa Sample Text
| 10.52:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #2F3A29 on #C4CEB4 |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.30:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #C4CEB4 on #2F3A29 |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.30:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #2F3A29 on #8A9A7C |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.98:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #8A9A7C on #2F3A29 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.98:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #8A9A7C on #EEF2E8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.65:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #EEF2E8 on #8A9A7C |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.65:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8A9A7C on #C4CEB4 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.84:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C4CEB4 on #8A9A7C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.84:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C4CEB4 on #EEF2E8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.44:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #EEF2E8 on #C4CEB4 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.44:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Neroli 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 Neroli
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 #C4CEB4 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #C4CEB4 — 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 Neroli Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #C4CEB4 for small UI elements on #EEF2E8 — at 1.4:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #2F3A29 — 10.5:1 against #EEF2E8 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Don't use #8A9A7C behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Neroli Color Scheme
To use this Neroli 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 #EEF2E8 for the main background and #C4CEB4 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #2F3A29 and #EEF2E8 is 10.52:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Neroli Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Neroli color palette?
The Neroli palette contains #EEF2E8, #C4CEB4, #8A9A7C, #2F3A29. 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 Neroli color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #2F3A29 on #EEF2E8 reaches 10.5:1 (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 Neroli palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #AFA2C3, #BDC9BB, #151613 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 Neroli palette create?
Neroli reads as pastel, earthy, cool. Muted yellow-green drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated yellow-green — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Neroli color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Neroli 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 Neroli 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 Neroli's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.