#8E1E2E
#1E3A6E
#C8A860
#2E1A18
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text

Persian Carpet Color Palette

#8E1E2E · #1E3A6E · #C8A860 · #2E1A18

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WCAG Grade
1.9:1
Contrast Ratio
635
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Use #8E1E2E as the background. Use #1E3A6E as the primary accent. Use #C8A860 as secondary. Use #2E1A18 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Persian Carpet — royal, vintage, earthy.

Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values

Technical breakdown for the Persian Carpet 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: 6.9%
142, 30, 46 0%, 79%, 68%, 44% 351°, 65%, 34%
Primary Accent
Luminance: 4.4%
30, 58, 110 73%, 47%, 0%, 57% 219°, 57%, 27%
Secondary
Luminance: 41.1%
200, 168, 96 0%, 16%, 52%, 22% 42°, 49%, 58%
Body Text
Luminance: 1.4%
46, 26, 24 0%, 43%, 48%, 82% 5°, 31%, 14%

Persian Carpet 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 Persian Carpet palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.

#8E1E2E saturated rose-red
#1E3A6E gently saturated blue
#C8A860 gently saturated orange
#2E1A18 gently saturated red

Persian Carpet 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
#2E1A18 on #C8A860
Aa Sample Text
7.22:1 AAA Body text, headings, UI
#C8A860 on #2E1A18
Aa Sample Text
7.22:1 AAA Body text, headings, UI
#C8A860 on #1E3A6E
Aa Sample Text
4.89:1 AA Body text, UI
#1E3A6E on #C8A860
Aa Sample Text
4.89:1 AA Body text, UI
#C8A860 on #8E1E2E
Aa Sample Text
3.88:1 Fail Large headings, UI components
#8E1E2E on #C8A860
Aa Sample Text
3.88:1 Fail Large headings, UI components
#2E1A18 on #8E1E2E
Aa Sample Text
1.86:1 Fail Decorative use only
#8E1E2E on #2E1A18
Aa Sample Text
1.86:1 Fail Decorative use only
#2E1A18 on #1E3A6E
Aa Sample Text
1.48:1 Fail Decorative use only
#1E3A6E on #2E1A18
Aa Sample Text
1.48:1 Fail Decorative use only
#1E3A6E on #8E1E2E
Aa Sample Text
1.26:1 Fail Decorative use only
#8E1E2E on #1E3A6E
Aa Sample Text
1.26:1 Fail Decorative use only

Persian Carpet Color Psychology & Meaning

A Persian carpet weaves deep reds, blues and golds into a field of pattern, with the same few colours repeated at many scales, and this palette is carpet red with carpet gold. It feels ornate and grounded, the color of a floor that behaves like a painting.

Color Harmony: Triadic Scheme

The Persian Carpet 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.

Hue Wheel

A triadic palette is often preferred by professional designers because it balances visual interest with cohesion.

History & Design Context

The great carpet-weaving traditions of Persia were supported by court workshops from the sixteenth century under the Safavids, and their designs were often copied from manuscript illumination.

Best Design Use Cases

Use the carpet red for wide surfaces, carpet blue for buttons and links, carpet gold for secondary details, and carpet dark for text.

Industries This Palette Suits

Theatre, opera, heritage tourism, invitations and calligraphy.

Colors That Pair Well With Persian Carpet

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.

orange

directly opposite #1E3A6E on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy

blue

30° beside #1E3A6E — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension

tinted neutral

a paper-white carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers

Using Persian Carpet Without Breaking Accessibility

  • Avoid #1E3A6E for small UI elements on #8E1E2E — at 1.3:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
  • Don't set body copy in #2E1A18 on #8E1E2E — 1.9:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
  • Don't use #C8A860 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.

How to Implement the Persian Carpet Color Scheme

To use this Persian Carpet 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 #8E1E2E for the main background and #1E3A6E for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.

Accessibility Note

The contrast ratio between #2E1A18 and #8E1E2E is 1.86:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.

Persian Carpet Palette — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the hex codes in the Persian Carpet color palette?

The Persian Carpet palette contains #8E1E2E, #1E3A6E, #C8A860, #2E1A18. 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 Persian Carpet color palette accessible (WCAG)?

Yes for its strongest pairings: #2E1A18 on #C8A860 reaches 7.2:1 (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 Persian Carpet palette?

Beyond its own four colors, #8C6926, #2E2465, #F0EAEB 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 Persian Carpet palette create?

Persian Carpet reads as royal, vintage, earthy. Gently saturated blue drives the personality, grounded by saturated rose-red — a combination that works best when the mid-tone base gets most of the canvas.

Can I use the Persian Carpet color palette commercially?

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

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