#7A2E2E
#A84A46
#D89088
#2A0C0A
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text

Chianti Classico Color Palette

#7A2E2E · #A84A46 · #D89088 · #2A0C0A

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WCAG Grade
2.0:1
Contrast Ratio
950
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Use #7A2E2E as the background. Use #A84A46 as the primary accent. Use #D89088 as secondary. Use #2A0C0A as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Chianti Classico — classic, italian, lively.

Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values

Technical breakdown for the Chianti Classico 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: 6.3%
122, 46, 46 0%, 62%, 62%, 52% 0°, 45%, 33%
Primary Accent
Luminance: 13.7%
168, 74, 70 0%, 56%, 58%, 34% 2°, 41%, 47%
Secondary
Luminance: 36.3%
216, 144, 136 0%, 33%, 37%, 15% 6°, 51%, 69%
Body Text
Luminance: 0.8%
42, 12, 10 0%, 71%, 76%, 84% 4°, 62%, 10%

Chianti Classico 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 Chianti Classico palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.

#7A2E2E gently saturated red
#A84A46 gently saturated red
#D89088 gently saturated red
#2A0C0A gently saturated red

Chianti Classico 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
#2A0C0A on #D89088
Aa Sample Text
7.15:1 AAA Body text, headings, UI
#D89088 on #2A0C0A
Aa Sample Text
7.15:1 AAA Body text, headings, UI
#D89088 on #7A2E2E
Aa Sample Text
3.66:1 Fail Large headings, UI components
#7A2E2E on #D89088
Aa Sample Text
3.66:1 Fail Large headings, UI components
#2A0C0A on #A84A46
Aa Sample Text
3.23:1 Fail Large headings, UI components
#A84A46 on #2A0C0A
Aa Sample Text
3.23:1 Fail Large headings, UI components
#D89088 on #A84A46
Aa Sample Text
2.21:1 Fail Decorative use only
#A84A46 on #D89088
Aa Sample Text
2.21:1 Fail Decorative use only
#2A0C0A on #7A2E2E
Aa Sample Text
1.95:1 Fail Decorative use only
#7A2E2E on #2A0C0A
Aa Sample Text
1.95:1 Fail Decorative use only
#A84A46 on #7A2E2E
Aa Sample Text
1.65:1 Fail Decorative use only
#7A2E2E on #A84A46
Aa Sample Text
1.65:1 Fail Decorative use only

Chianti Classico Color Psychology & Meaning

Chianti classico is the ruby red wine of Tuscany with lively cherry and herb notes, and this palette is that classic red with warm highlights. It feels lively and food-friendly, the color of the wine that made the straw-wrapped bottle an icon.

Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme

The Chianti Classico 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

Chianti has been made in Tuscany since the Middle Ages, and the classico designation marks the original zone between Florence and Siena. The black rooster seal, its symbol, traces to a 13th century rivalry between the two cities.

Best Design Use Cases

Use the classic red for lively surfaces, the cherry tones for accents, and the soft rose for text contrast. The deep wine grounds everything.

Industries This Palette Suits

Wine brands, red wine, Italian restaurants, pizza, hospitality.

Colors That Pair Well With Chianti Classico

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.

teal

directly opposite #A84A46 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy

orange

30° beside #A84A46 — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension

tinted neutral

a paper-white carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers

Using Chianti Classico Without Breaking Accessibility

  • Avoid #A84A46 for small UI elements on #7A2E2E — 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 #2A0C0A on #7A2E2E — 2.0:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
  • Don't use #D89088 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.

How to Implement the Chianti Classico Color Scheme

To use this Chianti Classico 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 #7A2E2E for the main background and #A84A46 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.

Accessibility Note

The contrast ratio between #2A0C0A and #7A2E2E is 1.95:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.

Chianti Classico Palette — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the hex codes in the Chianti Classico color palette?

The Chianti Classico palette contains #7A2E2E, #A84A46, #D89088, #2A0C0A. 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 Chianti Classico color palette accessible (WCAG)?

Yes for its strongest pairings: #2A0C0A on #D89088 reaches 7.2:1 (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 Chianti Classico palette?

Beyond its own four colors, #47A6A9, #9D7A53, #EFEBEB 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 Chianti Classico palette create?

Chianti Classico reads as classic, italian, lively. Gently saturated red drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated red — a combination that works best when the mid-tone base gets most of the canvas.

Can I use the Chianti Classico color palette commercially?

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

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