Izakaya Night Color Psychology & Meaning
Izakaya color is the amber glow of a lantern-lit bar after dark — warm wood, sake gold, and grill flame. It signals conviviality, comfort, and the slow evening.
#3E2A1A
#C98A4E
#E85D3A
#F2E3C9
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
Izakaya Night Color Palette
#3E2A1A · #C98A4E · #E85D3A · #F2E3C9
AAA
WCAG Grade
10.7:1
Contrast Ratio
160
Saves
490
AI Copies
Use #3E2A1A as the background. Use #C98A4E as the primary accent. Use #E85D3A as secondary. Use #F2E3C9 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Izakaya Night — warm, cozy, nocturnal.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Izakaya Night 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: 2.8% | 62, 42, 26 | 0%, 32%, 58%, 76% | 27°, 41%, 17% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 31.1% | 201, 138, 78 | 0%, 31%, 61%, 21% | 29°, 53%, 55% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 25.3% | 232, 93, 58 | 0%, 60%, 75%, 9% | 12°, 79%, 57% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 78.0% | 242, 227, 201 | 0%, 6%, 17%, 5% | 38°, 61%, 87% |
Izakaya Night 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 Izakaya Night palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
#3E2A1A gently saturated orange
#C98A4E gently saturated orange
#E85D3A saturated red
#F2E3C9 gently saturated orange
Izakaya Night 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #F2E3C9 on #3E2A1A |
Aa Sample Text
| 10.71:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #3E2A1A on #F2E3C9 |
Aa Sample Text
| 10.71:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #C98A4E on #3E2A1A |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.66:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #3E2A1A on #C98A4E |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.66:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #E85D3A on #3E2A1A |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.91:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #3E2A1A on #E85D3A |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.91:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #F2E3C9 on #E85D3A |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.74:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E85D3A on #F2E3C9 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.74:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F2E3C9 on #C98A4E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.30:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C98A4E on #F2E3C9 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.30:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E85D3A on #C98A4E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.19:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C98A4E on #E85D3A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.19:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Izakaya Night 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
Izakayas, casual Japanese pubs, grew from sake shops in the Edo period. Their warm wood-and-lantern palette now defines Japanese casual dining worldwide.
Best Design Use Cases
Dark wood for surfaces and night. Amber for lanterns and accents. Flame for the grill and highlights. Cream for text and sake. Suits Japanese restaurants, izakayas, and warm nocturnal hospitality.
Industries This Palette Suits
Restaurants, Japanese cuisine, nightlife, hospitality, food delivery.
Colors That Pair Well With Izakaya Night
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 #C98A4E on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
yellow
30° beside #C98A4E — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
tinted neutral
a paper-white carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Izakaya Night Without Breaking Accessibility
- Use #C98A4E for buttons and links — it scores 4.7:1 against the #3E2A1A background (above the 3:1 UI-components threshold).
- Set body text in #F2E3C9 — 10.7:1 against #3E2A1A passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Don't use #E85D3A behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Izakaya Night Color Scheme
To use this Izakaya Night 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 #3E2A1A for the main background and #C98A4E for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #F2E3C9 and #3E2A1A is 10.71:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Izakaya Night Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Izakaya Night color palette?
The Izakaya Night palette contains #3E2A1A, #C98A4E, #E85D3A, #F2E3C9. 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 Izakaya Night color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #F2E3C9 on #3E2A1A reaches 10.7:1 (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 Izakaya Night palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #4F8EC9, #BEBC5B, #EFEDEB 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 Izakaya Night palette create?
Izakaya Night reads as warm, cozy, nocturnal. Gently saturated orange drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated orange — a combination that works best when the deep base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Izakaya Night color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Izakaya Night 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 Izakaya Night 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 Izakaya Night's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.