#E8D8A8

#F0E0C0

#C8985C

#3A2810

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Primary Accent

Secondary

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Dim Sum Siu Mai Color Palette

#E8D8A8 · #F0E0C0 · #C8985C · #3A2810

Yellow steamed warm communal all chinese dim sum brunch

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AAA

WCAG Grade

9.9:1

Contrast Ratio

910

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Use #E8D8A8 as the background. Use #F0E0C0 as the primary accent. Use #C8985C as secondary. Use #3A2810 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Dim Sum Siu Mai — steamed, warm, communal.

Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values

Technical breakdown for the Dim Sum Siu Mai color scheme. Use these values for web design (HEX/RGB), print projects (CMYK), or specialized design software (HSL).

Design Role	RGB	CMYK	HSL
Background Luminance: 69.1%	232, 216, 168	0%, 7%, 28%, 9%	45°, 58%, 78%
Primary Accent Luminance: 75.6%	240, 224, 192	0%, 7%, 20%, 6%	40°, 62%, 85%
Secondary Luminance: 35.5%	200, 152, 92	0%, 24%, 54%, 22%	33°, 50%, 57%
Body Text Luminance: 2.5%	58, 40, 16	0%, 31%, 72%, 77%	34°, 57%, 15%

Dim Sum Siu Mai 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 Dim Sum Siu Mai palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.

#E8D8A8 gently saturated orange

#F0E0C0 gently saturated orange

#C8985C gently saturated orange

#3A2810 gently saturated orange

Dim Sum Siu Mai 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
#3A2810 on #F0E0C0	Aa Sample Text	10.82:1	AAA	Body text, headings, UI
#F0E0C0 on #3A2810	Aa Sample Text	10.82:1	AAA	Body text, headings, UI
#3A2810 on #E8D8A8	Aa Sample Text	9.94:1	AAA	Body text, headings, UI
#E8D8A8 on #3A2810	Aa Sample Text	9.94:1	AAA	Body text, headings, UI
#3A2810 on #C8985C	Aa Sample Text	5.43:1	AA	Body text, UI
#C8985C on #3A2810	Aa Sample Text	5.43:1	AA	Body text, UI
#C8985C on #F0E0C0	Aa Sample Text	1.99:1	Fail	Decorative use only
#F0E0C0 on #C8985C	Aa Sample Text	1.99:1	Fail	Decorative use only
#C8985C on #E8D8A8	Aa Sample Text	1.83:1	Fail	Decorative use only
#E8D8A8 on #C8985C	Aa Sample Text	1.83:1	Fail	Decorative use only
#F0E0C0 on #E8D8A8	Aa Sample Text	1.09:1	Fail	Decorative use only
#E8D8A8 on #F0E0C0	Aa Sample Text	1.09:1	Fail	Decorative use only

Dim Sum Siu Mai Color Psychology & Meaning

Siu mai are the open-topped dumplings of the dim sum trolley, pale gold with a pinch of orange roe, and this palette is that warm steamed color. It feels warm and communal, the color of bamboo baskets stacked on a lazy Sunday table.

Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme

The Dim Sum Siu Mai 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

Dim sum began as a snack tradition along the Silk Road tea houses of southern China and grew into the yum cha ritual of Cantonese breakfasts. Siu mai, with its open top, is one of the oldest and most beloved of the dim sum classics.

Best Design Use Cases

Use the steamed gold for warm surfaces, the golden brown for accents, and the cream for text contrast. The deep tan grounds everything.

Industries This Palette Suits

Chinese restaurants, dim sum houses, food delivery, brunch venues, hospitality.

Colors That Pair Well With Dim Sum Siu Mai

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 #F0E0C0 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy

yellow

30° beside #F0E0C0 — 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 Dim Sum Siu Mai Without Breaking Accessibility

Avoid #F0E0C0 for small UI elements on #E8D8A8 — at 1.1:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
Set body text in #3A2810 — 9.9:1 against #E8D8A8 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
Don't use #C8985C behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.

How to Implement the Dim Sum Siu Mai Color Scheme

To use this Dim Sum Siu Mai 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 #E8D8A8 for the main background and #F0E0C0 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.

Accessibility Note

The contrast ratio between #3A2810 and #E8D8A8 is 9.94:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.

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At a Glance

WCAG Grade AA

Contrast Ratio 9.9:1

Color Count 4

Moods steamed, warm

Best For chinese, dim sum

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Dim Sum Siu Mai Palette — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the hex codes in the Dim Sum Siu Mai color palette?

The Dim Sum Siu Mai palette contains #E8D8A8, #F0E0C0, #C8985C, #3A2810. 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 Dim Sum Siu Mai color palette accessible (WCAG)?

Yes for its strongest pairings: #3A2810 on #F0E0C0 reaches 10.8:1 (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 Dim Sum Siu Mai palette?

Beyond its own four colors, #83A3E2, #E6EDC5, #171611 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 Dim Sum Siu Mai palette create?

Dim Sum Siu Mai reads as steamed, warm, communal. Gently saturated orange drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated orange — a combination that works best when the light base gets most of the canvas.

Can I use the Dim Sum Siu Mai color palette commercially?

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