Gulab Jamun Color Palette
#8E4A2E · #C8784A · #E8B890 · #2A1206
Use #8E4A2E as the background. Use #C8784A as the primary accent. Use #E8B890 as secondary. Use #2A1206 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Gulab Jamun — sweet, warm, celebratory.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Gulab Jamun 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: 10.8% | 142, 74, 46 | 0%, 48%, 68%, 44% | 18°, 51%, 37% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 26.2% | 200, 120, 74 | 0%, 40%, 63%, 22% | 22°, 53%, 54% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 53.5% | 232, 184, 144 | 0%, 21%, 38%, 9% | 27°, 66%, 74% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 0.9% | 42, 18, 6 | 0%, 57%, 86%, 84% | 20°, 75%, 9% |
Gulab Jamun 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 Gulab Jamun palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Gulab Jamun 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2A1206 on #E8B890 |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.84:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #E8B890 on #2A1206 |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.84:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #2A1206 on #C8784A |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.26:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #C8784A on #2A1206 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.26:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #E8B890 on #8E4A2E |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.69:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #8E4A2E on #E8B890 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.69:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #2A1206 on #8E4A2E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.67:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8E4A2E on #2A1206 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.67:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C8784A on #8E4A2E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.97:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8E4A2E on #C8784A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.97:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E8B890 on #C8784A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.87:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C8784A on #E8B890 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.87:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Gulab Jamun 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.
A analogous palette is often preferred by professional designers because it creates a calm, serene atmosphere by using neighboring colors.
History & Design Context
Best Design Use Cases
Industries This Palette Suits
Colors That Pair Well With Gulab Jamun
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 #C8784A on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #C8784A — 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 Gulab Jamun Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #C8784A for small UI elements on #8E4A2E — at 2.0:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Don't set body copy in #2A1206 on #8E4A2E — 2.7:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Don't use #E8B890 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Gulab Jamun Color Scheme
To use this Gulab Jamun 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 #8E4A2E for the main background and #C8784A for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #2A1206 and #8E4A2E is 2.67:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Gulab Jamun Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Gulab Jamun color palette?
The Gulab Jamun palette contains #8E4A2E, #C8784A, #E8B890, #2A1206. 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 Gulab Jamun color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #2A1206 on #E8B890 reaches 9.8:1 (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 Gulab Jamun palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #4C9AC8, #BCAF57, #EFECEB 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 Gulab Jamun palette create?
Gulab Jamun reads as sweet, warm, celebratory. Gently saturated orange drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated orange — a combination that works best when the mid-tone base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Gulab Jamun color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Gulab Jamun 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 Gulab Jamun 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 Gulab Jamun's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.