Garnet Jewel Color Palette
#7E1E2E · #A83248 · #C8A878 · #2E0E16
Use #7E1E2E as the background. Use #A83248 as the primary accent. Use #C8A878 as secondary. Use #2E0E16 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Garnet Jewel — royal, vintage, moody.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Garnet Jewel 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: 5.6% | 126, 30, 46 | 0%, 76%, 63%, 51% | 350°, 62%, 31% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 11.1% | 168, 50, 72 | 0%, 70%, 57%, 34% | 349°, 54%, 43% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 41.6% | 200, 168, 120 | 0%, 16%, 40%, 22% | 36°, 42%, 63% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 1.0% | 46, 14, 22 | 0%, 70%, 52%, 82% | 345°, 53%, 12% |
Garnet Jewel 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 Jewel palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Garnet Jewel 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2E0E16 on #C8A878 |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.84:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #C8A878 on #2E0E16 |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.84:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #C8A878 on #7E1E2E |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.42:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #7E1E2E on #C8A878 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.42:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #C8A878 on #A83248 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.90:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #A83248 on #C8A878 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.90:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2E0E16 on #A83248 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.70:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #A83248 on #2E0E16 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.70:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2E0E16 on #7E1E2E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.77:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #7E1E2E on #2E0E16 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.77:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #A83248 on #7E1E2E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.52:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #7E1E2E on #A83248 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.52:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Triadic Scheme
The Garnet Jewel 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 Garnet Jewel
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 #A83248 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #A83248 — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
a paper-white carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Garnet Jewel Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #A83248 for small UI elements on #7E1E2E — at 1.5:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Don't set body copy in #2E0E16 on #7E1E2E — 1.8:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Don't use #C8A878 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Garnet Jewel Color Scheme
To use this Garnet Jewel 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 #7E1E2E for the main background and #A83248 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #2E0E16 and #7E1E2E is 1.77:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Garnet Jewel Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Garnet Jewel color palette?
The Garnet Jewel palette contains #7E1E2E, #A83248, #C8A878, #2E0E16. 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 Jewel color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #2E0E16 on #C8A878 reaches 7.8:1 (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 Garnet Jewel palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #32A993, #9E5C3D, #F0EAEB 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 Jewel palette create?
Garnet Jewel reads as royal, vintage, moody. Gently saturated rose-red drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated rose-red — a combination that works best when the mid-tone base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Garnet Jewel color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Garnet Jewel 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 Jewel 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 Jewel's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.