Chicago Skyline Sunset Color Palette
#F7DFC0 · #E8905C · #A06A8C · #24344A
Use #F7DFC0 as the background. Use #E8905C as the primary accent. Use #A06A8C as secondary. Use #24344A as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Chicago Skyline Sunset — sunset, warm, cool, moody.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Chicago Skyline Sunset 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: 76.4% | 247, 223, 192 | 0%, 10%, 22%, 3% | 34°, 77%, 86% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 37.9% | 232, 144, 92 | 0%, 38%, 60%, 9% | 22°, 75%, 64% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 19.7% | 160, 106, 140 | 0%, 34%, 12%, 37% | 322°, 22%, 52% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 3.3% | 36, 52, 74 | 51%, 30%, 0%, 71% | 215°, 35%, 22% |
Chicago Skyline Sunset 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 Chicago Skyline Sunset palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Chicago Skyline Sunset 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #24344A on #F7DFC0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.77:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #F7DFC0 on #24344A |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.77:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #24344A on #E8905C |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.15:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #E8905C on #24344A |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.15:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #A06A8C on #F7DFC0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.30:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #F7DFC0 on #A06A8C |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.30:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #24344A on #A06A8C |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.96:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #A06A8C on #24344A |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.96:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E8905C on #F7DFC0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.90:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F7DFC0 on #E8905C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.90:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #A06A8C on #E8905C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.74:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E8905C on #A06A8C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.74:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Triadic Scheme
The Chicago Skyline Sunset palette is built using a triadic relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
A triadic palette is often preferred by professional designers because it balances visual interest with cohesion.
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Colors That Pair Well With Chicago Skyline Sunset
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 #E8905C on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #E8905C — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
a ink-black carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Chicago Skyline Sunset Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #E8905C for small UI elements on #F7DFC0 — at 1.9:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #24344A — 9.8:1 against #F7DFC0 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #A06A8C carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #E8905C.
How to Implement the Chicago Skyline Sunset Color Scheme
To use this Chicago Skyline Sunset 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 #F7DFC0 for the main background and #E8905C for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #24344A and #F7DFC0 is 9.77:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Chicago Skyline Sunset Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Chicago Skyline Sunset color palette?
The Chicago Skyline Sunset palette contains #F7DFC0, #E8905C, #A06A8C, #24344A. 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 Chicago Skyline Sunset color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #24344A on #F7DFC0 reaches 9.8:1 (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 Chicago Skyline Sunset palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #5EB6E8, #DFCF68, #181510 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 Chicago Skyline Sunset palette create?
Chicago Skyline Sunset reads as sunset, warm, cool. Saturated orange drives the personality, grounded by saturated orange — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Chicago Skyline Sunset color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Chicago Skyline Sunset 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 Chicago Skyline Sunset 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 Chicago Skyline Sunset's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.