Winter Moor Color Palette
#6E6A5E · #4A483E · #8E8A7A · #2A2820
Use #6E6A5E as the background. Use #4A483E as the primary accent. Use #8E8A7A as secondary. Use #2A2820 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Winter Moor — moody, vintage, earthy, mono.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Winter Moor 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: 14.4% | 110, 106, 94 | 0%, 4%, 15%, 57% | 45°, 8%, 40% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 6.4% | 74, 72, 62 | 0%, 3%, 16%, 71% | 50°, 9%, 27% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 25.3% | 142, 138, 122 | 0%, 3%, 14%, 44% | 48°, 8%, 52% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 2.1% | 42, 40, 32 | 0%, 5%, 24%, 84% | 48°, 14%, 15% |
Winter Moor 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 Winter Moor palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Winter Moor 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2A2820 on #8E8A7A |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.26:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #8E8A7A on #2A2820 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.26:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #2A2820 on #6E6A5E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.73:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #6E6A5E on #2A2820 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.73:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8E8A7A on #4A483E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.65:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #4A483E on #8E8A7A |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.65:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #4A483E on #6E6A5E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.70:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #6E6A5E on #4A483E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.70:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2A2820 on #4A483E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.61:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #4A483E on #2A2820 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.61:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8E8A7A on #6E6A5E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.56:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #6E6A5E on #8E8A7A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.56:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Winter Moor 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 Winter Moor
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 #4A483E on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #4A483E — 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 Winter Moor Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #4A483E for small UI elements on #6E6A5E — 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 #2A2820 on #6E6A5E — 2.7:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Let #8E8A7A carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #4A483E.
How to Implement the Winter Moor Color Scheme
To use this Winter Moor 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 #6E6A5E for the main background and #4A483E for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #2A2820 and #6E6A5E is 2.73:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Winter Moor Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Winter Moor color palette?
The Winter Moor palette contains #6E6A5E, #4A483E, #8E8A7A, #2A2820. 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 Winter Moor color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #2A2820 on #8E8A7A reaches 4.3:1 (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 Winter Moor palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #515461, #474C3E, #EEEEEC 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 Winter Moor palette create?
Winter Moor reads as moody, vintage, earthy. Muted yellow drives the personality, grounded by muted orange — a combination that works best when the mid-tone base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Winter Moor color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Winter Moor 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 Winter Moor 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 Winter Moor's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.