Picture Jasper Color Psychology & Meaning
Picture jasper contains landscapes within its stone, layers of brown and tan that look like desert mesas painted by nature. It feels ancient and grounded, the color of the earth itself arranged into scenes.
#8A6E4A
#B09872
#D8C8A8
#2A1E10
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
Picture Jasper Color Palette
#8A6E4A · #B09872 · #D8C8A8 · #2A1E10
Fail
WCAG Grade
3.4:1
Contrast Ratio
760
Saves
2,010
AI Copies
Use #8A6E4A as the background. Use #B09872 as the primary accent. Use #D8C8A8 as secondary. Use #2A1E10 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Picture Jasper — earthy, natural, textured.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Picture Jasper 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: 17.0% | 138, 110, 74 | 0%, 20%, 46%, 46% | 34°, 30%, 42% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 32.9% | 176, 152, 114 | 0%, 14%, 35%, 31% | 37°, 28%, 57% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 58.7% | 216, 200, 168 | 0%, 7%, 22%, 15% | 40°, 38%, 75% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 1.5% | 42, 30, 16 | 0%, 29%, 62%, 84% | 32°, 45%, 11% |
Picture Jasper 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 Picture Jasper palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
#8A6E4A gently saturated orange
#B09872 gently saturated orange
#D8C8A8 gently saturated orange
#2A1E10 gently saturated orange
Picture Jasper 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2A1E10 on #D8C8A8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.87:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #D8C8A8 on #2A1E10 |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.87:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #2A1E10 on #B09872 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.87:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #B09872 on #2A1E10 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.87:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #2A1E10 on #8A6E4A |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.41:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #8A6E4A on #2A1E10 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.41:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #D8C8A8 on #8A6E4A |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.89:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8A6E4A on #D8C8A8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.89:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #B09872 on #8A6E4A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.72:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8A6E4A on #B09872 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.72:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #D8C8A8 on #B09872 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.68:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #B09872 on #D8C8A8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.68:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Picture Jasper 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
Jaspers have been carved and polished since prehistoric times, and picture jasper is prized for its natural scenes. Native American cultures used jasper for tools, talismans, and ceremonial objects for millennia.
Best Design Use Cases
Use picture jasper for earthy, landscape-inspired brand surfaces. The warm tans carry sections, the pale sand softens areas, and the deep chocolate grounds text.
Industries This Palette Suits
Interior design, outdoor brands, art, ceramics, heritage crafts.
Colors That Pair Well With Picture Jasper
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 #B09872 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
yellow
30° beside #B09872 — 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 Picture Jasper Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #B09872 for small UI elements on #8A6E4A — at 1.7:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Don't set body copy in #2A1E10 on #8A6E4A — 3.4:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Don't use #D8C8A8 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Picture Jasper Color Scheme
To use this Picture Jasper 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 #8A6E4A for the main background and #B09872 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #2A1E10 and #8A6E4A is 3.41:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Picture Jasper Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Picture Jasper color palette?
The Picture Jasper palette contains #8A6E4A, #B09872, #D8C8A8, #2A1E10. 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 Picture Jasper color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #2A1E10 on #D8C8A8 reaches 9.9:1 (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 Picture Jasper palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #738AB0, #A0A57E, #EEEDEC 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 Picture Jasper palette create?
Picture Jasper reads as earthy, natural, textured. Gently saturated orange drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated orange — a combination that works best when the mid-tone base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Picture Jasper color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Picture Jasper 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 Picture Jasper 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 Picture Jasper's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.