Alentejo Cork Color Palette
#8E5C3A · #C8A880 · #8EA05C · #2E1406
Use #8E5C3A as the background. Use #C8A880 as the primary accent. Use #8EA05C as secondary. Use #2E1406 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Alentejo Cork — cork, oak, plains.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Alentejo Cork 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: 13.7% | 142, 92, 58 | 0%, 35%, 59%, 44% | 24°, 42%, 39% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 41.8% | 200, 168, 128 | 0%, 16%, 36%, 22% | 33°, 40%, 64% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 31.7% | 142, 160, 92 | 11%, 0%, 42%, 37% | 76°, 27%, 49% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 1.1% | 46, 20, 6 | 0%, 57%, 87%, 82% | 21°, 77%, 10% |
Alentejo Cork 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 Alentejo Cork palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Alentejo Cork 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2E1406 on #C8A880 |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.69:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #C8A880 on #2E1406 |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.69:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #2E1406 on #8EA05C |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.02:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #8EA05C on #2E1406 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.02:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #2E1406 on #8E5C3A |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.07:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #8E5C3A on #2E1406 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.07:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #C8A880 on #8E5C3A |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.50:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8E5C3A on #C8A880 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.50:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8EA05C on #8E5C3A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.96:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8E5C3A on #8EA05C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.96:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8EA05C on #C8A880 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.28:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C8A880 on #8EA05C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.28:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Custom Scheme
The Alentejo Cork palette is built using a custom relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
A custom palette is often preferred by professional designers because it balances visual interest with cohesion.
History & Design Context
Best Design Use Cases
Industries This Palette Suits
Colors That Pair Well With Alentejo Cork
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 #C8A880 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #C8A880 — 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 Alentejo Cork Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #C8A880 for small UI elements on #8E5C3A — at 2.5:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Don't set body copy in #2E1406 on #8E5C3A — 3.1:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Let #8EA05C carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #C8A880.
How to Implement the Alentejo Cork Color Scheme
To use this Alentejo Cork 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 #8E5C3A for the main background and #C8A880 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #2E1406 and #8E5C3A is 3.07:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Alentejo Cork Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Alentejo Cork color palette?
The Alentejo Cork palette contains #8E5C3A, #C8A880, #8EA05C, #2E1406. 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 Alentejo Cork color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #2E1406 on #C8A880 reaches 7.7:1 (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 Alentejo Cork palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #7EA0C8, #BCBF88, #EFEDEB 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 Alentejo Cork palette create?
Alentejo Cork reads as cork, oak, plains. Gently saturated orange drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated orange — a combination that works best when the mid-tone base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Alentejo Cork color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Alentejo Cork 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 Alentejo Cork 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 Alentejo Cork's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.