Tudor Court Color Palette
#3A2242 · #8E2A2E · #C8A860 · #1E1218
Use #3A2242 as the background. Use #8E2A2E as the primary accent. Use #C8A860 as secondary. Use #1E1218 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Tudor Court — royal, vintage, moody.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Tudor Court 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: 2.4% | 58, 34, 66 | 12%, 48%, 0%, 74% | 285°, 32%, 20% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 7.6% | 142, 42, 46 | 0%, 70%, 68%, 44% | 358°, 54%, 36% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 41.1% | 200, 168, 96 | 0%, 16%, 52%, 22% | 42°, 49%, 58% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 0.8% | 30, 18, 24 | 0%, 40%, 20%, 88% | 330°, 25%, 9% |
Tudor Court 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 Tudor Court palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Tudor Court 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1E1218 on #C8A860 |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.99:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #C8A860 on #1E1218 |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.99:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #C8A860 on #3A2242 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.20:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #3A2242 on #C8A860 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.20:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #C8A860 on #8E2A2E |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.66:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #8E2A2E on #C8A860 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.66:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #1E1218 on #8E2A2E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.18:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8E2A2E on #1E1218 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.18:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8E2A2E on #3A2242 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.69:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #3A2242 on #8E2A2E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.69:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #1E1218 on #3A2242 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.29:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #3A2242 on #1E1218 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.29:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Triadic Scheme
The Tudor Court 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.
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Colors That Pair Well With Tudor Court
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 #8E2A2E on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #8E2A2E — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
a paper-white carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Tudor Court Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #8E2A2E for small UI elements on #3A2242 — at 1.7:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Don't set body copy in #1E1218 on #3A2242 — 1.3:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Don't use #C8A860 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Tudor Court Color Scheme
To use this Tudor Court 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 #3A2242 for the main background and #8E2A2E for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #1E1218 and #3A2242 is 1.29:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Tudor Court Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Tudor Court color palette?
The Tudor Court palette contains #3A2242, #8E2A2E, #C8A860, #1E1218. 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 Tudor Court color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #1E1218 on #C8A860 reaches 8.0:1 (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 Tudor Court palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #2A8D8A, #845933, #EEECEF 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 Tudor Court palette create?
Tudor Court reads as royal, vintage, moody. Gently saturated rose-red drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated violet — a combination that works best when the deep base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Tudor Court color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Tudor Court 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 Tudor Court 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 Tudor Court's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.