Rosacea Calm Color Palette
#F6F1EE · #D9C3B8 · #A88F86 · #43382F
Use #F6F1EE as the background. Use #D9C3B8 as the primary accent. Use #A88F86 as secondary. Use #43382F as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Rosacea Calm — pastel, warm, mono, earthy.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Rosacea Calm 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: 88.7% | 246, 241, 238 | 0%, 2%, 3%, 4% | 22°, 31%, 95% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 57.2% | 217, 195, 184 | 0%, 10%, 15%, 15% | 20°, 30%, 79% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 29.7% | 168, 143, 134 | 0%, 15%, 20%, 34% | 16°, 16%, 59% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 4.2% | 67, 56, 47 | 0%, 16%, 30%, 74% | 27°, 18%, 22% |
Rosacea Calm 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 Rosacea Calm palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Rosacea Calm 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #43382F on #F6F1EE |
Aa Sample Text
| 10.15:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #F6F1EE on #43382F |
Aa Sample Text
| 10.15:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #43382F on #D9C3B8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.75:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #D9C3B8 on #43382F |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.75:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #43382F on #A88F86 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.76:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #A88F86 on #43382F |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.76:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #A88F86 on #F6F1EE |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.70:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F6F1EE on #A88F86 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.70:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #A88F86 on #D9C3B8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.79:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #D9C3B8 on #A88F86 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.79:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #D9C3B8 on #F6F1EE |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.51:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F6F1EE on #D9C3B8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.51:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Rosacea Calm 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.
A analogous palette is often preferred by professional designers because it creates a calm, serene atmosphere by using neighboring colors.
History & Design Context
Best Design Use Cases
Industries This Palette Suits
Colors That Pair Well With Rosacea Calm
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 #D9C3B8 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #D9C3B8 — 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 Rosacea Calm Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #D9C3B8 for small UI elements on #F6F1EE — at 1.5:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #43382F — 10.2:1 against #F6F1EE passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Don't use #A88F86 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Rosacea Calm Color Scheme
To use this Rosacea Calm 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 #F6F1EE for the main background and #D9C3B8 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #43382F and #F6F1EE is 10.15:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Rosacea Calm Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Rosacea Calm color palette?
The Rosacea Calm palette contains #F6F1EE, #D9C3B8, #A88F86, #43382F. 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 Rosacea Calm color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #43382F on #F6F1EE reaches 10.2:1 (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 Rosacea Calm palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #9CBAC9, #D4D1BF, #161413 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 Rosacea Calm palette create?
Rosacea Calm reads as pastel, warm, mono. Gently saturated orange drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated orange — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Rosacea Calm color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Rosacea Calm 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 Rosacea Calm 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 Rosacea Calm's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.