Garnet Deep Color Psychology & Meaning
Garnet red leans toward brown, a deep wine-red that feels grounded rather than urgent. The palette of cream, rose, and garnet reads as warmth with history.
#F5E8E0
#D8A890
#8A2A1A
#3A0A08
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
Garnet Deep Color Palette
#F5E8E0 · #D8A890 · #8A2A1A · #3A0A08
AAA
WCAG Grade
14.3:1
Contrast Ratio
1,200
Saves
3,100
AI Copies
Use #F5E8E0 as the background. Use #D8A890 as the primary accent. Use #8A2A1A as secondary. Use #3A0A08 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Garnet Deep — rich, earthy, warm.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Garnet Deep 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: 82.5% | 245, 232, 224 | 0%, 5%, 9%, 4% | 23°, 51%, 92% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 44.6% | 216, 168, 144 | 0%, 22%, 33%, 15% | 20°, 48%, 71% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 7.1% | 138, 42, 26 | 0%, 70%, 81%, 46% | 9°, 68%, 32% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 1.1% | 58, 10, 8 | 0%, 83%, 86%, 77% | 2°, 76%, 13% |
Garnet Deep 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 Garnet Deep palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
#F5E8E0 gently saturated orange
#D8A890 gently saturated orange
#8A2A1A saturated red
#3A0A08 saturated red
Garnet Deep 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3A0A08 on #F5E8E0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 14.27:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #F5E8E0 on #3A0A08 |
Aa Sample Text
| 14.27:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #3A0A08 on #D8A890 |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.09:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #D8A890 on #3A0A08 |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.09:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #8A2A1A on #F5E8E0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.21:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #F5E8E0 on #8A2A1A |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.21:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #8A2A1A on #D8A890 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.09:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #D8A890 on #8A2A1A |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.09:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #3A0A08 on #8A2A1A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.98:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8A2A1A on #3A0A08 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.98:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #D8A890 on #F5E8E0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.76:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F5E8E0 on #D8A890 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.76:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Garnet Deep 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
Garnets have been used as gemstones and abrasives for five thousand years, and red garnet was the classic January birthstone. The stone is found on every continent and in some of the oldest jewelry ever excavated.
Best Design Use Cases
Use the cream for backgrounds, the dusty rose for cards, and the garnet for primary CTAs. The deepest red works for text and festive sections.
Industries This Palette Suits
Jewelry, wine, holiday and festive brands, interior design, premium food, editorial.
Colors That Pair Well With Garnet Deep
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.
cyan-blue
directly opposite #D8A890 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
yellow
30° beside #D8A890 — 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 Garnet Deep Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #D8A890 for small UI elements on #F5E8E0 — at 1.8:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #3A0A08 — 14.3:1 against #F5E8E0 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #8A2A1A carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #D8A890.
How to Implement the Garnet Deep Color Scheme
To use this Garnet Deep 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 #F5E8E0 for the main background and #D8A890 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #3A0A08 and #F5E8E0 is 14.27:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Garnet Deep Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Garnet Deep color palette?
The Garnet Deep palette contains #F5E8E0, #D8A890, #8A2A1A, #3A0A08. 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 Garnet Deep color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #3A0A08 on #F5E8E0 reaches 14.3:1 (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 Garnet Deep palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #8EBFD7, #D1C899, #171412 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 Garnet Deep palette create?
Garnet Deep reads as rich, earthy, warm. Gently saturated orange drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated orange — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Garnet Deep color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Garnet Deep 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 Garnet Deep 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 Garnet Deep's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.