Galapagos Sunset Color Palette
#F8E0B8 · #E08A50 · #8E6E8E · #1E3A4E
Use #F8E0B8 as the background. Use #E08A50 as the primary accent. Use #8E6E8E as secondary. Use #1E3A4E as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Galapagos Sunset — sunset, warm, cool.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Galapagos 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: 76.7% | 248, 224, 184 | 0%, 10%, 26%, 3% | 38°, 82%, 85% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 34.6% | 224, 138, 80 | 0%, 38%, 64%, 12% | 24°, 70%, 60% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 18.9% | 142, 110, 142 | 0%, 23%, 0%, 44% | 300°, 13%, 49% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 3.9% | 30, 58, 78 | 62%, 26%, 0%, 69% | 205°, 44%, 21% |
Galapagos 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 Galapagos Sunset palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Galapagos 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1E3A4E on #F8E0B8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.23:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #F8E0B8 on #1E3A4E |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.23:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #1E3A4E on #E08A50 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.47:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #E08A50 on #1E3A4E |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.47:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #8E6E8E on #F8E0B8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.43:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #F8E0B8 on #8E6E8E |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.43:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #1E3A4E on #8E6E8E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.69:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8E6E8E on #1E3A4E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.69:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E08A50 on #F8E0B8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.06:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F8E0B8 on #E08A50 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.06:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8E6E8E on #E08A50 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.66:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E08A50 on #8E6E8E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.66:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Triadic Scheme
The Galapagos 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.
History & Design Context
Best Design Use Cases
Industries This Palette Suits
Colors That Pair Well With Galapagos 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 #E08A50 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #E08A50 — 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 Galapagos Sunset Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #E08A50 for small UI elements on #F8E0B8 — at 2.1:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #1E3A4E — 9.2:1 against #F8E0B8 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #8E6E8E carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #E08A50.
How to Implement the Galapagos Sunset Color Scheme
To use this Galapagos 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 #F8E0B8 for the main background and #E08A50 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #1E3A4E and #F8E0B8 is 9.23:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Galapagos Sunset Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Galapagos Sunset color palette?
The Galapagos Sunset palette contains #F8E0B8, #E08A50, #8E6E8E, #1E3A4E. 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 Galapagos Sunset color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #1E3A4E on #F8E0B8 reaches 9.2:1 (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 Galapagos Sunset palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #52A7E0, #D6CA5C, #191610 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 Galapagos Sunset palette create?
Galapagos 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 Galapagos Sunset color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Galapagos 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 Galapagos 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 Galapagos Sunset's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.