Positano Cliff Color Palette
#E8A05C · #C85C3A · #8EC8E8 · #3A1406
Use #E8A05C as the background. Use #C85C3A as the primary accent. Use #8EC8E8 as secondary. Use #3A1406 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Positano Cliff — amalfi, cliffside, pastel.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Positano Cliff 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: 43.1% | 232, 160, 92 | 0%, 31%, 60%, 9% | 29°, 75%, 64% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 20.2% | 200, 92, 58 | 0%, 54%, 71%, 22% | 14°, 56%, 51% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 52.9% | 142, 200, 232 | 39%, 14%, 0%, 9% | 201°, 66%, 73% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 1.4% | 58, 20, 6 | 0%, 66%, 90%, 77% | 16°, 81%, 13% |
Positano Cliff 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 Positano Cliff palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Positano Cliff 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3A1406 on #8EC8E8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.03:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #8EC8E8 on #3A1406 |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.03:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #3A1406 on #E8A05C |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.50:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #E8A05C on #3A1406 |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.50:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #3A1406 on #C85C3A |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.94:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #C85C3A on #3A1406 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.94:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #8EC8E8 on #C85C3A |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.29:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C85C3A on #8EC8E8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.29:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C85C3A on #E8A05C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.90:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E8A05C on #C85C3A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.90:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8EC8E8 on #E8A05C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.20:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E8A05C on #8EC8E8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.20:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Complementary Scheme
The Positano Cliff palette is built using a complementary relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
A complementary palette is often preferred by professional designers because it provides maximum contrast and energy by using opposite colors.
History & Design Context
Best Design Use Cases
Industries This Palette Suits
Colors That Pair Well With Positano Cliff
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 #C85C3A on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #C85C3A — 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 Positano Cliff Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #C85C3A for small UI elements on #E8A05C — at 1.9:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #3A1406 — 7.5:1 against #E8A05C passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Don't use #8EC8E8 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Positano Cliff Color Scheme
To use this Positano Cliff 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 #E8A05C for the main background and #C85C3A for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #3A1406 and #E8A05C is 7.50:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Positano Cliff Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Positano Cliff color palette?
The Positano Cliff palette contains #E8A05C, #C85C3A, #8EC8E8, #3A1406. 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 Positano Cliff color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #3A1406 on #8EC8E8 reaches 9.0:1 (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 Positano Cliff palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #3CA7C8, #BC9D49, #181411 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 Positano Cliff palette create?
Positano Cliff reads as amalfi, cliffside, pastel. Gently saturated red drives the personality, grounded by saturated orange — a combination that works best when the light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Positano Cliff color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Positano Cliff 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 Positano Cliff 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 Positano Cliff's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.