Sitges Seaside Color Palette
#E8E8F0 · #8EC8E8 · #C8B890 · #2E2A1E
Use #E8E8F0 as the background. Use #8EC8E8 as the primary accent. Use #C8B890 as secondary. Use #2E2A1E as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Sitges Seaside — seaside, white, festive.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Sitges Seaside 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: 81.2% | 232, 232, 240 | 3%, 3%, 0%, 6% | 240°, 21%, 93% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 52.9% | 142, 200, 232 | 39%, 14%, 0%, 9% | 201°, 66%, 73% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 48.6% | 200, 184, 144 | 0%, 8%, 28%, 22% | 43°, 34%, 67% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 2.3% | 46, 42, 30 | 0%, 9%, 35%, 82% | 45°, 21%, 15% |
Sitges Seaside 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 Sitges Seaside palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Sitges Seaside 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2E2A1E on #E8E8F0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 11.75:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #E8E8F0 on #2E2A1E |
Aa Sample Text
| 11.75:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #2E2A1E on #8EC8E8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.90:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #8EC8E8 on #2E2A1E |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.90:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #2E2A1E on #C8B890 |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.31:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #C8B890 on #2E2A1E |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.31:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #C8B890 on #E8E8F0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.61:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E8E8F0 on #C8B890 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.61:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8EC8E8 on #E8E8F0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.49:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E8E8F0 on #8EC8E8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.49:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C8B890 on #8EC8E8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.08:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8EC8E8 on #C8B890 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.08:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Split-Complementary Scheme
The Sitges Seaside palette is built using a split-complementary relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
A split-complementary 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 Sitges Seaside
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 #8EC8E8 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #8EC8E8 — 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 Sitges Seaside Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #8EC8E8 for small UI elements on #E8E8F0 — at 1.5:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #2E2A1E — 11.8:1 against #E8E8F0 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Don't use #C8B890 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Sitges Seaside Color Scheme
To use this Sitges Seaside 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 #E8E8F0 for the main background and #8EC8E8 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #2E2A1E and #E8E8F0 is 11.75:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Sitges Seaside Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Sitges Seaside color palette?
The Sitges Seaside palette contains #E8E8F0, #8EC8E8, #C8B890, #2E2A1E. 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 Sitges Seaside color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #2E2A1E on #E8E8F0 reaches 11.8:1 (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 Sitges Seaside palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #E5A380, #949FE1, #131315 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 Sitges Seaside palette create?
Sitges Seaside reads as seaside, white, festive. Saturated cyan-blue drives the personality, grounded by muted blue — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Sitges Seaside color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Sitges Seaside 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 Sitges Seaside 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 Sitges Seaside's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.