#C8B898

#E0D4B8

#F0ECE0

#3A3220

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Primary Accent

Secondary

Body Text

Japanese Whisky Color Palette

#C8B898 · #E0D4B8 · #F0ECE0 · #3A3220

Yellow refined precise minimal all whisky luxury minimal

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WCAG Grade

6.5:1

Contrast Ratio

1,040

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AI Prompt

Use #C8B898 as the background. Use #E0D4B8 as the primary accent. Use #F0ECE0 as secondary. Use #3A3220 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Japanese Whisky — refined, precise, minimal.

Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values

Technical breakdown for the Japanese Whisky color scheme. Use these values for web design (HEX/RGB), print projects (CMYK), or specialized design software (HSL).

Design Role	RGB	CMYK	HSL
Background Luminance: 48.8%	200, 184, 152	0%, 8%, 24%, 22%	40°, 30%, 69%
Primary Accent Luminance: 66.4%	224, 212, 184	0%, 5%, 18%, 12%	42°, 39%, 80%
Secondary Luminance: 83.9%	240, 236, 224	0%, 2%, 7%, 6%	45°, 35%, 91%
Body Text Luminance: 3.3%	58, 50, 32	0%, 14%, 45%, 77%	42°, 29%, 18%

Japanese Whisky 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 Japanese Whisky palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.

#C8B898 gently saturated orange

#E0D4B8 gently saturated orange

#F0ECE0 gently saturated orange

#3A3220 gently saturated orange

Japanese Whisky 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
#3A3220 on #F0ECE0	Aa Sample Text	10.73:1	AAA	Body text, headings, UI
#F0ECE0 on #3A3220	Aa Sample Text	10.73:1	AAA	Body text, headings, UI
#3A3220 on #E0D4B8	Aa Sample Text	8.62:1	AAA	Body text, headings, UI
#E0D4B8 on #3A3220	Aa Sample Text	8.62:1	AAA	Body text, headings, UI
#3A3220 on #C8B898	Aa Sample Text	6.50:1	AA	Body text, UI
#C8B898 on #3A3220	Aa Sample Text	6.50:1	AA	Body text, UI
#F0ECE0 on #C8B898	Aa Sample Text	1.65:1	Fail	Decorative use only
#C8B898 on #F0ECE0	Aa Sample Text	1.65:1	Fail	Decorative use only
#E0D4B8 on #C8B898	Aa Sample Text	1.33:1	Fail	Decorative use only
#C8B898 on #E0D4B8	Aa Sample Text	1.33:1	Fail	Decorative use only
#F0ECE0 on #E0D4B8	Aa Sample Text	1.25:1	Fail	Decorative use only
#E0D4B8 on #F0ECE0	Aa Sample Text	1.25:1	Fail	Decorative use only

Japanese Whisky Color Psychology & Meaning

Japanese whisky is made with an exacting attention to craft, and this palette is the quiet gold of the dram against the pale wood of a Japanese bar. It feels precise and serene, the color of discipline poured into a glass.

Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme

The Japanese Whisky 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

Japanese whisky began in 1923 when Masataka Taketsuru, trained in Scotland, helped found the Yamazaki distillery. For decades it was a domestic drink, until the 2000s boom made Japanese single malts among the worlds most sought-after.

Best Design Use Cases

Use the pale gold for refined surfaces, the warm beige for accents, and the cream for text contrast. The deep brown-gray grounds everything.

Industries This Palette Suits

Whisky brands, luxury hospitality, Japanese restaurants, minimal design, gift brands.

Colors That Pair Well With Japanese Whisky

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.

blue

directly opposite #E0D4B8 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy

yellow-green

30° beside #E0D4B8 — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension

tinted neutral

a ink-black carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers

Using Japanese Whisky Without Breaking Accessibility

Avoid #E0D4B8 for small UI elements on #C8B898 — at 1.3:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
Set body text in #3A3220 — 6.5:1 against #C8B898 passes WCAG AA (AA) for long-form reading.
Don't use #F0ECE0 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.

How to Implement the Japanese Whisky Color Scheme

To use this Japanese Whisky 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 #C8B898 for the main background and #E0D4B8 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.

Accessibility Note

The contrast ratio between #3A3220 and #C8B898 is 6.50:1 (AA). Ensure your body text remains legible.

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At a Glance

WCAG Grade AA

Contrast Ratio 6.5:1

Color Count 4

Moods refined, precise

Best For whisky, luxury

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Japanese Whisky Palette — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the hex codes in the Japanese Whisky color palette?

The Japanese Whisky palette contains #C8B898, #E0D4B8, #F0ECE0, #3A3220. 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 Japanese Whisky color palette accessible (WCAG)?

Yes for its strongest pairings: #3A3220 on #F0ECE0 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 Japanese Whisky palette?

Beyond its own four colors, #95A7D0, #D5DBBD, #161513 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 Japanese Whisky palette create?

Japanese Whisky reads as refined, precise, minimal. Gently saturated orange drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated orange — a combination that works best when the light base gets most of the canvas.

Can I use the Japanese Whisky color palette commercially?

Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Japanese Whisky 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 Japanese Whisky 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 Japanese Whisky's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.