White Marble Color Palette
#F4F2EE · #DEDAD2 · #B0ACA4 · #7A766E
Use #F4F2EE as the background. Use #DEDAD2 as the primary accent. Use #B0ACA4 as secondary. Use #7A766E as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: White Marble — mono, royal, vintage, pastel.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the White Marble 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: 88.9% | 244, 242, 238 | 0%, 1%, 2%, 4% | 40°, 21%, 95% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 70.3% | 222, 218, 210 | 0%, 2%, 5%, 13% | 40°, 15%, 85% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 41.4% | 176, 172, 164 | 0%, 2%, 7%, 31% | 40°, 7%, 67% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 18.2% | 122, 118, 110 | 0%, 3%, 10%, 52% | 40°, 5%, 45% |
White Marble 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 White Marble palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
White Marble 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7A766E on #F4F2EE |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.04:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #F4F2EE on #7A766E |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.04:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #7A766E on #DEDAD2 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.24:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #DEDAD2 on #7A766E |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.24:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #B0ACA4 on #F4F2EE |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.02:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F4F2EE on #B0ACA4 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.02:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #7A766E on #B0ACA4 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.00:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #B0ACA4 on #7A766E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.00:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #B0ACA4 on #DEDAD2 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.62:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #DEDAD2 on #B0ACA4 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.62:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #DEDAD2 on #F4F2EE |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.25:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F4F2EE on #DEDAD2 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.25:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The White Marble 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 White Marble
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 #DEDAD2 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #DEDAD2 — 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 White Marble Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #DEDAD2 for small UI elements on #F4F2EE — at 1.2:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Don't set body copy in #7A766E on #F4F2EE — 4.0:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Don't use #B0ACA4 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the White Marble Color Scheme
To use this White Marble 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 #F4F2EE for the main background and #DEDAD2 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #7A766E and #F4F2EE is 4.04:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
White Marble Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the White Marble color palette?
The White Marble palette contains #F4F2EE, #DEDAD2, #B0ACA4, #7A766E. 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 White Marble color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #7A766E on #F4F2EE reaches 4.0:1 (Fail). 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 White Marble palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #A7AFBE, #DBDDD5, #151513 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 White Marble palette create?
White Marble reads as mono, royal, vintage. 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 White Marble color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the White Marble 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 White Marble 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 White Marble's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.