Glazed Doughnut Color Palette
#E8C890 · #F0D8A8 · #F8F0E0 · #3A2810
Use #E8C890 as the background. Use #F0D8A8 as the primary accent. Use #F8F0E0 as secondary. Use #3A2810 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Glazed Doughnut — sweet, golden, playful.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Glazed Doughnut 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: 60.5% | 232, 200, 144 | 0%, 14%, 38%, 9% | 38°, 66%, 74% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 70.5% | 240, 216, 168 | 0%, 10%, 30%, 6% | 40°, 71%, 80% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 87.7% | 248, 240, 224 | 0%, 3%, 10%, 3% | 40°, 63%, 93% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 2.5% | 58, 40, 16 | 0%, 31%, 72%, 77% | 34°, 57%, 15% |
Glazed Doughnut 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 Glazed Doughnut palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Glazed Doughnut 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 #F8F0E0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 12.43:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #F8F0E0 on #3A2810 |
Aa Sample Text
| 12.43:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #3A2810 on #F0D8A8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 10.12:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #F0D8A8 on #3A2810 |
Aa Sample Text
| 10.12:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #3A2810 on #E8C890 |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.78:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #E8C890 on #3A2810 |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.78:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #F8F0E0 on #E8C890 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.42:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E8C890 on #F8F0E0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.42:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F8F0E0 on #F0D8A8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.23:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F0D8A8 on #F8F0E0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.23:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F0D8A8 on #E8C890 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.15:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E8C890 on #F0D8A8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.15:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Glazed Doughnut 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.
A analogous palette is often preferred by professional designers because it creates a calm, serene atmosphere by using neighboring colors.
History & Design Context
Best Design Use Cases
Industries This Palette Suits
Colors That Pair Well With Glazed Doughnut
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 #F0D8A8 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #F0D8A8 — 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 Glazed Doughnut Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #F0D8A8 for small UI elements on #E8C890 — at 1.2:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #3A2810 — 8.8:1 against #E8C890 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Don't use #F8F0E0 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Glazed Doughnut Color Scheme
To use this Glazed Doughnut 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 #E8C890 for the main background and #F0D8A8 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #3A2810 and #E8C890 is 8.78:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Glazed Doughnut Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Glazed Doughnut color palette?
The Glazed Doughnut palette contains #E8C890, #F0D8A8, #F8F0E0, #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 Glazed Doughnut color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #3A2810 on #F8F0E0 reaches 12.4:1 (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 Glazed Doughnut palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #7CA0E9, #E1EBAD, #181511 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 Glazed Doughnut palette create?
Glazed Doughnut reads as sweet, golden, playful. Saturated orange drives the personality, grounded by saturated orange — a combination that works best when the light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Glazed Doughnut color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Glazed Doughnut 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 Glazed Doughnut 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 Glazed Doughnut's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.