Waxing Studio Color Palette
#F6F0E8 · #E0CBB4 · #A98A6C · #3A2C20
Use #F6F0E8 as the background. Use #E0CBB4 as the primary accent. Use #A98A6C as secondary. Use #3A2C20 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Waxing Studio — warm, pastel, earthy, mono.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Waxing Studio 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: 87.7% | 246, 240, 232 | 0%, 2%, 6%, 4% | 34°, 44%, 94% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 61.9% | 224, 203, 180 | 0%, 9%, 20%, 12% | 31°, 42%, 79% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 27.7% | 169, 138, 108 | 0%, 18%, 36%, 34% | 30°, 26%, 54% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 2.8% | 58, 44, 32 | 0%, 24%, 45%, 77% | 28°, 29%, 18% |
Waxing Studio 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 Waxing Studio palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Waxing Studio 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3A2C20 on #F6F0E8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 11.88:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #F6F0E8 on #3A2C20 |
Aa Sample Text
| 11.88:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #3A2C20 on #E0CBB4 |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.57:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #E0CBB4 on #3A2C20 |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.57:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #3A2C20 on #A98A6C |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.19:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #A98A6C on #3A2C20 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.19:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #A98A6C on #F6F0E8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.84:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F6F0E8 on #A98A6C |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.84:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #A98A6C on #E0CBB4 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.04:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E0CBB4 on #A98A6C |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.04:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E0CBB4 on #F6F0E8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.39:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F6F0E8 on #E0CBB4 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.39:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Waxing Studio 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 Waxing Studio
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 #E0CBB4 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #E0CBB4 — 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 Waxing Studio Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #E0CBB4 for small UI elements on #F6F0E8 — at 1.4:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #3A2C20 — 11.9:1 against #F6F0E8 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #A98A6C carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #E0CBB4.
How to Implement the Waxing Studio Color Scheme
To use this Waxing Studio 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 #F6F0E8 for the main background and #E0CBB4 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #3A2C20 and #F6F0E8 is 11.88:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Waxing Studio Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Waxing Studio color palette?
The Waxing Studio palette contains #F6F0E8, #E0CBB4, #A98A6C, #3A2C20. 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 Waxing Studio color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #3A2C20 on #F6F0E8 reaches 11.9:1 (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 Waxing Studio palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #92B1D3, #DADBB8, #171512 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 Waxing Studio palette create?
Waxing Studio reads as warm, pastel, earthy. Gently saturated orange drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated orange — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Waxing Studio color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Waxing Studio 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 Waxing Studio 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 Waxing Studio's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.