Horchata Cinnamon Color Palette
#E8D8C0 · #C8A878 · #F0E8DC · #3A2A12
Use #E8D8C0 as the background. Use #C8A878 as the primary accent. Use #F0E8DC as secondary. Use #3A2A12 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Horchata Cinnamon — creamy, warm, traditional.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Horchata Cinnamon 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: 70.1% | 232, 216, 192 | 0%, 7%, 17%, 9% | 36°, 47%, 83% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 41.6% | 200, 168, 120 | 0%, 16%, 40%, 22% | 36°, 42%, 63% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 81.4% | 240, 232, 220 | 0%, 3%, 8%, 6% | 36°, 40%, 90% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 2.6% | 58, 42, 18 | 0%, 28%, 69%, 77% | 36°, 53%, 15% |
Horchata Cinnamon 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 Horchata Cinnamon palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Horchata Cinnamon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3A2A12 on #F0E8DC |
Aa Sample Text
| 11.37:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #F0E8DC on #3A2A12 |
Aa Sample Text
| 11.37:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #3A2A12 on #E8D8C0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.88:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #E8D8C0 on #3A2A12 |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.88:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #3A2A12 on #C8A878 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.14:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #C8A878 on #3A2A12 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.14:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #F0E8DC on #C8A878 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.85:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C8A878 on #F0E8DC |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.85:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C8A878 on #E8D8C0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.61:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E8D8C0 on #C8A878 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.61:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F0E8DC on #E8D8C0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.15:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E8D8C0 on #F0E8DC |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.15:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Horchata Cinnamon 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 Horchata Cinnamon
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 #C8A878 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #C8A878 — 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 Horchata Cinnamon Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #C8A878 for small UI elements on #E8D8C0 — at 1.6:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #3A2A12 — 9.9:1 against #E8D8C0 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Don't use #F0E8DC behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Horchata Cinnamon Color Scheme
To use this Horchata Cinnamon 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 #E8D8C0 for the main background and #C8A878 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #3A2A12 and #E8D8C0 is 9.88:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Horchata Cinnamon Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Horchata Cinnamon color palette?
The Horchata Cinnamon palette contains #E8D8C0, #C8A878, #F0E8DC, #3A2A12. 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 Horchata Cinnamon color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #3A2A12 on #F0E8DC reaches 11.4:1 (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 Horchata Cinnamon palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #7999C8, #B9BF82, #171512 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 Horchata Cinnamon palette create?
Horchata Cinnamon reads as creamy, warm, traditional. 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 Horchata Cinnamon color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Horchata Cinnamon 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 Horchata Cinnamon 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 Horchata Cinnamon's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.