El Badi Palace Color Palette
#C8A880 · #B8785C · #8E8E9E · #3A1C0E
Use #C8A880 as the background. Use #B8785C as the primary accent. Use #8E8E9E as secondary. Use #3A1C0E as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: El Badi Palace — ruins, storks, courtyard.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the El Badi Palace 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: 41.8% | 200, 168, 128 | 0%, 16%, 36%, 22% | 33°, 40%, 64% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 24.4% | 184, 120, 92 | 0%, 35%, 50%, 28% | 18°, 39%, 54% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 27.6% | 142, 142, 158 | 10%, 10%, 0%, 38% | 240°, 8%, 59% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 1.8% | 58, 28, 14 | 0%, 52%, 76%, 77% | 19°, 61%, 14% |
El Badi Palace 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 El Badi Palace palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
El Badi Palace 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3A1C0E on #C8A880 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.93:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #C8A880 on #3A1C0E |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.93:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #3A1C0E on #8E8E9E |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.82:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #8E8E9E on #3A1C0E |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.82:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #3A1C0E on #B8785C |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.35:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #B8785C on #3A1C0E |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.35:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #B8785C on #C8A880 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.59:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C8A880 on #B8785C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.59:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8E8E9E on #C8A880 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.44:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C8A880 on #8E8E9E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.44:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8E8E9E on #B8785C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.11:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #B8785C on #8E8E9E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.11:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Triadic Scheme
The El Badi Palace 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 El Badi Palace
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 #B8785C on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #B8785C — 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 El Badi Palace Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #B8785C for small UI elements on #C8A880 — at 1.6:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #3A1C0E — 6.9:1 against #C8A880 passes WCAG AA (AA) for long-form reading.
- Don't use #8E8E9E behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the El Badi Palace Color Scheme
To use this El Badi Palace 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 #C8A880 for the main background and #B8785C for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #3A1C0E and #C8A880 is 6.93:1 (AA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
El Badi Palace Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the El Badi Palace color palette?
The El Badi Palace palette contains #C8A880, #B8785C, #8E8E9E, #3A1C0E. 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 El Badi Palace color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #3A1C0E on #C8A880 reaches 6.9:1 (AA). 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 El Badi Palace palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #5C9CB7, #AC9E68, #161512 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 El Badi Palace palette create?
El Badi Palace reads as ruins, storks, courtyard. 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 El Badi Palace color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the El Badi Palace 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 El Badi Palace 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 El Badi Palace's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.