#8E8E9E · #5C5C6E · #B8A880 · #2E2A1E
Use #8E8E9E as the background. Use #5C5C6E as the primary accent. Use #B8A880 as secondary. Use #2E2A1E as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Vesta Volcanic — vesta, volcanic, basalt.
Technical breakdown for the Vesta Volcanic 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: 27.6% | 142, 142, 158 | 10%, 10%, 0%, 38% | 240°, 8%, 59% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 11.1% | 92, 92, 110 | 16%, 16%, 0%, 57% | 240°, 9%, 40% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 39.8% | 184, 168, 128 | 0%, 9%, 30%, 28% | 43°, 28%, 61% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 2.3% | 46, 42, 30 | 0%, 9%, 35%, 82% | 45°, 21%, 15% |
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 Vesta Volcanic palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
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 #B8A880 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.11:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #B8A880 on #2E2A1E |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.11:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #2E2A1E on #8E8E9E |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.44:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #8E8E9E on #2E2A1E |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.44:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #B8A880 on #5C5C6E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.79:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #5C5C6E on #B8A880 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.79:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2E2A1E on #5C5C6E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.19:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #5C5C6E on #2E2A1E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.19:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #5C5C6E on #8E8E9E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.03:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8E8E9E on #5C5C6E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.03:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #B8A880 on #8E8E9E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.37:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8E8E9E on #B8A880 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.37:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
The Vesta Volcanic 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.
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 #5C5C6E on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #5C5C6E — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
a ink-black carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
To use this Vesta Volcanic 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.
:root {
/* {name} Palette - ihatecolors.com */{'
'} --color-bg: {colors[0]};{'
'} --color-primary: {colors[1]};{'
'} --color-secondary: {colors[2]};{'
'} --color-text: {colors[3]};{'
'} {'}'}Use #8E8E9E for the main background and #5C5C6E for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
The contrast ratio between #2E2A1E and #8E8E9E is 4.44:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
The Vesta Volcanic palette contains #8E8E9E, #5C5C6E, #B8A880, #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.
Yes for its strongest pairings: #2E2A1E on #B8A880 reaches 6.1:1 (AA). 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.
Beyond its own four colors, #6F6F5D, #665C70, #141415 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.
Vesta Volcanic reads as vesta, volcanic, basalt. Muted blue drives the personality, grounded by muted blue — a combination that works best when the light base gets most of the canvas.
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Vesta Volcanic palette is free for personal, client and commercial work — websites, branding, apps, print and social content, with no attribution required.
Use the export panel on this page: CSS variables, a Tailwind config block, SCSS variables, or a Figma copy list are generated from Vesta Volcanic's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.