Golden Gate Sunset Color Palette
#F7D9A8 · #E8863C · #A05A72 · #22303E
Use #F7D9A8 as the background. Use #E8863C as the primary accent. Use #A05A72 as secondary. Use #22303E as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Golden Gate Sunset — sunset, warm, vintage.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Golden Gate 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: 72.2% | 247, 217, 168 | 0%, 12%, 32%, 3% | 37°, 83%, 81% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 34.5% | 232, 134, 60 | 0%, 42%, 74%, 9% | 26°, 79%, 57% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 16.0% | 160, 90, 114 | 0%, 44%, 29%, 37% | 339°, 28%, 49% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 2.8% | 34, 48, 62 | 45%, 23%, 0%, 76% | 210°, 29%, 19% |
Golden Gate 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 Golden Gate Sunset palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Golden Gate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #22303E on #F7D9A8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.90:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #F7D9A8 on #22303E |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.90:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #22303E on #E8863C |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.07:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #E8863C on #22303E |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.07:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #A05A72 on #F7D9A8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.68:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #F7D9A8 on #A05A72 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.68:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #22303E on #A05A72 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.69:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #A05A72 on #22303E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.69:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E8863C on #F7D9A8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.95:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F7D9A8 on #E8863C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.95:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #A05A72 on #E8863C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.88:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E8863C on #A05A72 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.88:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Triadic Scheme
The Golden Gate 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
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Colors That Pair Well With Golden Gate 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 #E8863C on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #E8863C — 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 Golden Gate Sunset Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #E8863C for small UI elements on #F7D9A8 — at 2.0:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #22303E — 9.9:1 against #F7D9A8 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #A05A72 carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #E8863C.
How to Implement the Golden Gate Sunset Color Scheme
To use this Golden Gate 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 #F7D9A8 for the main background and #E8863C for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #22303E and #F7D9A8 is 9.90:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Golden Gate Sunset Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Golden Gate Sunset color palette?
The Golden Gate Sunset palette contains #F7D9A8, #E8863C, #A05A72, #22303E. 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 Golden Gate Sunset color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #22303E on #F7D9A8 reaches 9.9:1 (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 Golden Gate Sunset palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #3B9DE8, #DDD346, #191510 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 Golden Gate Sunset palette create?
Golden Gate Sunset reads as sunset, warm, vintage. 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 Golden Gate Sunset color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Golden Gate 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 Golden Gate 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 Golden Gate Sunset's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.