#2E2A1E
#8E8E7A
#8EA05C
#0E0E0A
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text

Pico Vineyard Color Palette

#2E2A1E · #8E8E7A · #8EA05C · #0E0E0A

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WCAG Grade
1.4:1
Contrast Ratio
900
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Use #2E2A1E as the background. Use #8E8E7A as the primary accent. Use #8EA05C as secondary. Use #0E0E0A as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Pico Vineyard — volcanic, vineyards, black.

Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values

Technical breakdown for the Pico Vineyard 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: 2.3%
46, 42, 30 0%, 9%, 35%, 82% 45°, 21%, 15%
Primary Accent
Luminance: 26.5%
142, 142, 122 0%, 0%, 14%, 44% 60°, 8%, 52%
Secondary
Luminance: 31.7%
142, 160, 92 11%, 0%, 42%, 37% 76°, 27%, 49%
Body Text
Luminance: 0.4%
14, 14, 10 0%, 0%, 29%, 95% 60°, 17%, 5%

Pico Vineyard 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 Pico Vineyard palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.

#2E2A1E muted orange
#8E8E7A muted yellow
#8EA05C gently saturated yellow-green
#0E0E0A muted yellow

Pico Vineyard 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
#0E0E0A on #8EA05C
Aa Sample Text
6.75:1 AA Body text, UI
#8EA05C on #0E0E0A
Aa Sample Text
6.75:1 AA Body text, UI
#0E0E0A on #8E8E7A
Aa Sample Text
5.80:1 AA Body text, UI
#8E8E7A on #0E0E0A
Aa Sample Text
5.80:1 AA Body text, UI
#8EA05C on #2E2A1E
Aa Sample Text
5.00:1 AA Body text, UI
#2E2A1E on #8EA05C
Aa Sample Text
5.00:1 AA Body text, UI
#8E8E7A on #2E2A1E
Aa Sample Text
4.30:1 Fail Large headings, UI components
#2E2A1E on #8E8E7A
Aa Sample Text
4.30:1 Fail Large headings, UI components
#0E0E0A on #2E2A1E
Aa Sample Text
1.35:1 Fail Decorative use only
#2E2A1E on #0E0E0A
Aa Sample Text
1.35:1 Fail Decorative use only
#8EA05C on #8E8E7A
Aa Sample Text
1.16:1 Fail Decorative use only
#8E8E7A on #8EA05C
Aa Sample Text
1.16:1 Fail Decorative use only

Pico Vineyard Color Psychology & Meaning

Pico is the Azorean island of black volcanic vineyards, their vines grown in walled basalt plots called currais, and this palette is volcanic black with vine green. It feels harsh and heroic, the color of wine wrested from solid lava.

Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme

The Pico Vineyard 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

The vineyards of Pico were planted in the 15th century in basalt-walled plots that protect the vines from wind and sea salt; the landscape is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and its verdelho wine was famous for centuries.

Best Design Use Cases

Use the volcanic black for hero surfaces, basalt grey for accents, vine green for the leaves, and the darkest for text.

Industries This Palette Suits

Wine, tourism, volcanology, heritage.

Colors That Pair Well With Pico Vineyard

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.

blue

directly opposite #8E8E7A on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy

yellow-green

30° beside #8E8E7A — 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 Pico Vineyard Without Breaking Accessibility

  • Use #8E8E7A for buttons and links — it scores 4.3:1 against the #2E2A1E background (above the 3:1 UI-components threshold).
  • Don't set body copy in #0E0E0A on #2E2A1E — 1.4:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
  • Let #8EA05C carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #8E8E7A.

How to Implement the Pico Vineyard Color Scheme

To use this Pico Vineyard 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 #2E2A1E for the main background and #8E8E7A for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.

Accessibility Note

The contrast ratio between #0E0E0A and #2E2A1E is 1.35:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.

Pico Vineyard Palette — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the hex codes in the Pico Vineyard color palette?

The Pico Vineyard palette contains #2E2A1E, #8E8E7A, #8EA05C, #0E0E0A. 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 Pico Vineyard color palette accessible (WCAG)?

Yes for its strongest pairings: #0E0E0A on #8EA05C reaches 6.8:1 (AA). 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 Pico Vineyard palette?

Beyond its own four colors, #7B7B8E, #859178, #EEEEEC 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 Pico Vineyard palette create?

Pico Vineyard reads as volcanic, vineyards, black. Muted yellow drives the personality, grounded by muted orange — a combination that works best when the deep base gets most of the canvas.

Can I use the Pico Vineyard color palette commercially?

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

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