Rose Horizon Color Palette
#F8D8D8 · #E8A0A8 · #B0688E · #3A3050
Use #F8D8D8 as the background. Use #E8A0A8 as the primary accent. Use #B0688E as secondary. Use #3A3050 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Rose Horizon — sunset, pastel, warm, moody.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Rose Horizon 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: 74.0% | 248, 216, 216 | 0%, 13%, 13%, 3% | 0°, 70%, 91% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 45.1% | 232, 160, 168 | 0%, 31%, 28%, 9% | 353°, 61%, 77% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 21.1% | 176, 104, 142 | 0%, 41%, 19%, 31% | 328°, 31%, 55% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 3.6% | 58, 48, 80 | 28%, 40%, 0%, 69% | 259°, 25%, 25% |
Rose Horizon 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 Rose Horizon palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Rose Horizon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3A3050 on #F8D8D8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.20:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #F8D8D8 on #3A3050 |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.20:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #3A3050 on #E8A0A8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.83:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #E8A0A8 on #3A3050 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.83:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #3A3050 on #B0688E |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.04:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #B0688E on #3A3050 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.04:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #B0688E on #F8D8D8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.03:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #F8D8D8 on #B0688E |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.03:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #B0688E on #E8A0A8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.92:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E8A0A8 on #B0688E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.92:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E8A0A8 on #F8D8D8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.58:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F8D8D8 on #E8A0A8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.58:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Triadic Scheme
The Rose Horizon 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 Rose Horizon
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 #E8A0A8 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #E8A0A8 — 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 Rose Horizon Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #E8A0A8 for small UI elements on #F8D8D8 — at 1.6:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #3A3050 — 9.2:1 against #F8D8D8 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Don't use #B0688E behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Rose Horizon Color Scheme
To use this Rose Horizon 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 #F8D8D8 for the main background and #E8A0A8 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #3A3050 and #F8D8D8 is 9.20:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Rose Horizon Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Rose Horizon color palette?
The Rose Horizon palette contains #F8D8D8, #E8A0A8, #B0688E, #3A3050. 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 Rose Horizon color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #3A3050 on #F8D8D8 reaches 9.2:1 (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 Rose Horizon palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #84E1D6, #E2BDA6, #181111 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 Rose Horizon palette create?
Rose Horizon reads as sunset, pastel, warm. Gently saturated rose-red drives the personality, grounded by saturated red — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Rose Horizon color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Rose Horizon 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 Rose Horizon 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 Rose Horizon's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.