Jemaa el-Fna Color Palette
#C8A880 · #B8785C · #E8C878 · #3A1C0E
Use #C8A880 as the background. Use #B8785C as the primary accent. Use #E8C878 as secondary. Use #3A1C0E as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Jemaa el-Fna — square, night, street food.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Jemaa el-Fna 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: 41.8% | 200, 168, 128 | 0%, 16%, 36%, 22% | 33°, 40%, 64% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 24.4% | 184, 120, 92 | 0%, 35%, 50%, 28% | 18°, 39%, 54% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 59.8% | 232, 200, 120 | 0%, 14%, 48%, 9% | 43°, 71%, 69% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 1.8% | 58, 28, 14 | 0%, 52%, 76%, 77% | 19°, 61%, 14% |
Jemaa el-Fna 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 Jemaa el-Fna palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Jemaa el-Fna 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3A1C0E on #E8C878 |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.59:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #E8C878 on #3A1C0E |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.59:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #3A1C0E on #C8A880 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.93:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #C8A880 on #3A1C0E |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.93:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #3A1C0E on #B8785C |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.35:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #B8785C on #3A1C0E |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.35:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #E8C878 on #B8785C |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.21:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #B8785C on #E8C878 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.21:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #B8785C on #C8A880 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.59:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C8A880 on #B8785C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.59:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E8C878 on #C8A880 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.38:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C8A880 on #E8C878 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.38:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Jemaa el-Fna 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 Jemaa el-Fna
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 #B8785C on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #B8785C — 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 Jemaa el-Fna Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #B8785C for small UI elements on #C8A880 — at 1.6:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #3A1C0E — 6.9:1 against #C8A880 passes WCAG AA (AA) for long-form reading.
- Don't use #E8C878 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Jemaa el-Fna Color Scheme
To use this Jemaa el-Fna 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 #C8A880 for the main background and #B8785C for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #3A1C0E and #C8A880 is 6.93:1 (AA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Jemaa el-Fna Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Jemaa el-Fna color palette?
The Jemaa el-Fna palette contains #C8A880, #B8785C, #E8C878, #3A1C0E. 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 Jemaa el-Fna color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #3A1C0E on #E8C878 reaches 9.6:1 (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 Jemaa el-Fna palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #5C9CB7, #AC9E68, #161512 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 Jemaa el-Fna palette create?
Jemaa el-Fna reads as square, night, street food. 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 Jemaa el-Fna color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Jemaa el-Fna 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 Jemaa el-Fna 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 Jemaa el-Fna's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.