Positano Dusk Color Palette
#F6D8B4 · #E07A52 · #A85C82 · #1E3650
Use #F6D8B4 as the background. Use #E07A52 as the primary accent. Use #A85C82 as secondary. Use #1E3650 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Positano Dusk — sunset, warm, pastel.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Positano Dusk 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: 72.0% | 246, 216, 180 | 0%, 12%, 27%, 4% | 33°, 79%, 84% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 30.4% | 224, 122, 82 | 0%, 46%, 63%, 12% | 17°, 70%, 60% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 17.6% | 168, 92, 130 | 0%, 45%, 23%, 34% | 330°, 30%, 51% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 3.5% | 30, 54, 80 | 62%, 32%, 0%, 69% | 211°, 45%, 22% |
Positano Dusk 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 Dusk palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Positano Dusk 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1E3650 on #F6D8B4 |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.07:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #F6D8B4 on #1E3650 |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.07:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #1E3650 on #E07A52 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.16:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #E07A52 on #1E3650 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.16:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #A85C82 on #F6D8B4 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.41:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #F6D8B4 on #A85C82 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.41:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #1E3650 on #A85C82 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.66:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #A85C82 on #1E3650 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.66:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E07A52 on #F6D8B4 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.18:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F6D8B4 on #E07A52 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.18:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #A85C82 on #E07A52 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.57:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E07A52 on #A85C82 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.57:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Triadic Scheme
The Positano Dusk 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.
A triadic palette is often preferred by professional designers because it balances visual interest with cohesion.
History & Design Context
Best Design Use Cases
Industries This Palette Suits
Colors That Pair Well With Positano Dusk
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 #E07A52 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #E07A52 — 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 Dusk Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #E07A52 for small UI elements on #F6D8B4 — at 2.2:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #1E3650 — 9.1:1 against #F6D8B4 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #A85C82 carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #E07A52.
How to Implement the Positano Dusk Color Scheme
To use this Positano Dusk 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 #F6D8B4 for the main background and #E07A52 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #1E3650 and #F6D8B4 is 9.07:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Positano Dusk Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Positano Dusk color palette?
The Positano Dusk palette contains #F6D8B4, #E07A52, #A85C82, #1E3650. 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 Dusk color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #1E3650 on #F6D8B4 reaches 9.1:1 (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 Dusk palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #52B8E0, #D6BC5C, #181510 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 Dusk palette create?
Positano Dusk reads as sunset, warm, pastel. Saturated orange drives the personality, grounded by saturated orange — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Positano Dusk color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Positano Dusk 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 Dusk 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 Dusk's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.