#C8904A
#E0B870
#F0E0B8
#3A220A
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text

Armagnac Color Palette

#C8904A · #E0B870 · #F0E0B8 · #3A220A

AA
WCAG Grade
5.3:1
Contrast Ratio
780
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Use #C8904A as the background. Use #E0B870 as the primary accent. Use #F0E0B8 as secondary. Use #3A220A as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Armagnac — earthy, rich, traditional.

Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values

Technical breakdown for the Armagnac 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: 32.7%
200, 144, 74 0%, 28%, 63%, 22% 33°, 53%, 54%
Primary Accent
Luminance: 51.3%
224, 184, 112 0%, 18%, 50%, 12% 39°, 64%, 66%
Secondary
Luminance: 75.3%
240, 224, 184 0%, 7%, 23%, 6% 43°, 65%, 83%
Body Text
Luminance: 2.1%
58, 34, 10 0%, 41%, 83%, 77% 30°, 71%, 13%

Armagnac 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 Armagnac palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.

#C8904A gently saturated orange
#E0B870 gently saturated orange
#F0E0B8 saturated orange
#3A220A saturated orange

Armagnac 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
#3A220A on #F0E0B8
Aa Sample Text
11.36:1 AAA Body text, headings, UI
#F0E0B8 on #3A220A
Aa Sample Text
11.36:1 AAA Body text, headings, UI
#3A220A on #E0B870
Aa Sample Text
7.97:1 AAA Body text, headings, UI
#E0B870 on #3A220A
Aa Sample Text
7.97:1 AAA Body text, headings, UI
#3A220A on #C8904A
Aa Sample Text
5.34:1 AA Body text, UI
#C8904A on #3A220A
Aa Sample Text
5.34:1 AA Body text, UI
#F0E0B8 on #C8904A
Aa Sample Text
2.13:1 Fail Decorative use only
#C8904A on #F0E0B8
Aa Sample Text
2.13:1 Fail Decorative use only
#E0B870 on #C8904A
Aa Sample Text
1.49:1 Fail Decorative use only
#C8904A on #E0B870
Aa Sample Text
1.49:1 Fail Decorative use only
#F0E0B8 on #E0B870
Aa Sample Text
1.43:1 Fail Decorative use only
#E0B870 on #F0E0B8
Aa Sample Text
1.43:1 Fail Decorative use only

Armagnac Color Psychology & Meaning

Armagnac is the older, earthier cousin of cognac, distilled once and aged in local black oak, and this palette is the burnished gold of the spirit with the warmth of the Gascon countryside. It feels traditional and unpolished, the color of a craft that predates the fashion.

Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme

The Armagnac 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.

Hue Wheel

A analogous palette is often preferred by professional designers because it creates a calm, serene atmosphere by using neighboring colors.

History & Design Context

Armagnac is Frances oldest brandy, with documented production in Gascony since 1310, centuries before cognac. Its single distillation and local oak give it a distinctive, rustic character that connoisseurs prize.

Best Design Use Cases

Use the golden amber for traditional surfaces, the honey for accents, and the cream for text contrast. The deep brown grounds everything.

Industries This Palette Suits

Brandy brands, French heritage, artisan spirits, fine dining, gastronomy tourism.

Colors That Pair Well With Armagnac

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.

blue

directly opposite #E0B870 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy

yellow

30° beside #E0B870 — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension

tinted neutral

a ink-black carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers

Using Armagnac Without Breaking Accessibility

  • Avoid #E0B870 for small UI elements on #C8904A — at 1.5:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
  • Set body text in #3A220A — 5.3:1 against #C8904A passes WCAG AA (AA) for long-form reading.
  • Don't use #F0E0B8 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.

How to Implement the Armagnac Color Scheme

To use this Armagnac 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 #C8904A for the main background and #E0B870 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.

Accessibility Note

The contrast ratio between #3A220A and #C8904A is 5.34:1 (AA). Ensure your body text remains legible.

Armagnac Palette — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the hex codes in the Armagnac color palette?

The Armagnac palette contains #C8904A, #E0B870, #F0E0B8, #3A220A. 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 Armagnac color palette accessible (WCAG)?

Yes for its strongest pairings: #3A220A on #F0E0B8 reaches 11.4:1 (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 Armagnac palette?

Beyond its own four colors, #7198E0, #C9D779, #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 Armagnac palette create?

Armagnac reads as earthy, rich, traditional. 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 Armagnac color palette commercially?

Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Armagnac 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 Armagnac 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 Armagnac's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.

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