Tribeca Loft Color Palette
#D8D0C0 · #B8AC98 · #8E7A60 · #3A3020
Use #D8D0C0 as the background. Use #B8AC98 as the primary accent. Use #8E7A60 as secondary. Use #3A3020 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Tribeca Loft — industrial, refined, spacious.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Tribeca Loft 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: 63.5% | 216, 208, 192 | 0%, 4%, 11%, 15% | 40°, 24%, 80% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 42.0% | 184, 172, 152 | 0%, 7%, 17%, 28% | 38°, 18%, 66% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 20.5% | 142, 122, 96 | 0%, 14%, 32%, 44% | 34°, 19%, 47% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 3.1% | 58, 48, 32 | 0%, 17%, 45%, 77% | 37°, 29%, 18% |
Tribeca Loft 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 Tribeca Loft palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Tribeca Loft 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3A3020 on #D8D0C0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.44:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #D8D0C0 on #3A3020 |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.44:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #3A3020 on #B8AC98 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.79:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #B8AC98 on #3A3020 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.79:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #3A3020 on #8E7A60 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.14:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #8E7A60 on #3A3020 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.14:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #8E7A60 on #D8D0C0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.69:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #D8D0C0 on #8E7A60 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.69:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8E7A60 on #B8AC98 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.84:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #B8AC98 on #8E7A60 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.84:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #B8AC98 on #D8D0C0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.46:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #D8D0C0 on #B8AC98 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.46:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Tribeca Loft 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 Tribeca Loft
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 #B8AC98 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #B8AC98 — 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 Tribeca Loft Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #B8AC98 for small UI elements on #D8D0C0 — at 1.5:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #3A3020 — 8.4:1 against #D8D0C0 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #8E7A60 carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #B8AC98.
How to Implement the Tribeca Loft Color Scheme
To use this Tribeca Loft 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 #D8D0C0 for the main background and #B8AC98 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #3A3020 and #D8D0C0 is 8.44:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Tribeca Loft Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Tribeca Loft color palette?
The Tribeca Loft palette contains #D8D0C0, #B8AC98, #8E7A60, #3A3020. 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 Tribeca Loft color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #3A3020 on #D8D0C0 reaches 8.4:1 (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 Tribeca Loft palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #99A4B8, #AFB1A0, #161513 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 Tribeca Loft palette create?
Tribeca Loft reads as industrial, refined, spacious. Muted orange drives the personality, grounded by muted orange — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Tribeca Loft color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Tribeca Loft 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 Tribeca Loft 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 Tribeca Loft's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.