Winter Hibiscus Field
Winter Hibiscus Field is a cool high contrast palette built with black, teal tones. Copy the HEX codes, download the palette image, save it to your collection, or open related palettes below.
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Pairing tips
Use #9CCED0 for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #3E0119 or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #002F3A for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #040C14;
--palette-color-2: #3E0119;
--palette-color-3: #002F3A;
--palette-color-4: #9CCED0;
}Winter Hibiscus Field colour names and contrast
Every value on this page is calculated from this palette's own HEX codes. The closest CSS named colour tells you what to call each shade, relative luminance shows how light or dark it truly is, and the contrast table shows which pairs are safe to set text in.
Swatch reference
| Swatch | Closest named colour | Match | Luminance | Hue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #040C14 | Black | 43 RGB pts | 0.003 | 210° |
| #3E0119 | Ink | 72 RGB pts | 0.011 | 336° |
| #002F3A | Ink | 77 RGB pts | 0.023 | 191° |
| #9CCED0 | Light Steel Blue | 42 RGB pts | 0.558 | 182° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #040C14 on #9CCED0 | 11.38:1 | AAA | AAA |
| #3E0119 on #9CCED0 | 9.94:1 | AAA | AAA |
| #002F3A on #9CCED0 | 8.28:1 | AAA | AAA |
| #040C14 on #002F3A | 1.37:1 | fail | fail |
| #3E0119 on #002F3A | 1.20:1 | fail | fail |
| #040C14 on #3E0119 | 1.15:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #040C14 against #9CCED0 at 11.38:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #040C14 against #3E0119 at 1.15:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #040C14 (Black, luminance 0.003) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #9CCED0 (Light Steel Blue, luminance 0.558) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 154° across 3 of 4 colours, which makes this a broad multicolour palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #040C14 on a #9CCED0 background, and reserve #040C14 for borders, icons or accents.
FAQ
It is a cool high contrast color palette with black, teal tones.
Yes. Use the lightest color for backgrounds, deeper colors for text, and mid tones for buttons or accents. Check the contrast table above before setting body copy.
Yes. Use the copy buttons for the full palette or for a single color row.
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