Jerez Sherry Color Palette
#E8C878 · #C8A880 · #8E5C3A · #3A2A06
Use #E8C878 as the background. Use #C8A880 as the primary accent. Use #8E5C3A as secondary. Use #3A2A06 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Jerez Sherry — sherry, horses, bodegas.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Jerez Sherry 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: 59.8% | 232, 200, 120 | 0%, 14%, 48%, 9% | 43°, 71%, 69% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 41.8% | 200, 168, 128 | 0%, 16%, 36%, 22% | 33°, 40%, 64% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 13.7% | 142, 92, 58 | 0%, 35%, 59%, 44% | 24°, 42%, 39% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 2.6% | 58, 42, 6 | 0%, 28%, 90%, 77% | 42°, 81%, 13% |
Jerez Sherry 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 Jerez Sherry palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Jerez Sherry 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3A2A06 on #E8C878 |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.56:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #E8C878 on #3A2A06 |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.56:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #3A2A06 on #C8A880 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.19:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #C8A880 on #3A2A06 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.19:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #8E5C3A on #E8C878 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.46:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #E8C878 on #8E5C3A |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.46:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #8E5C3A on #C8A880 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.50:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C8A880 on #8E5C3A |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.50:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #3A2A06 on #8E5C3A |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.47:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8E5C3A on #3A2A06 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.47:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C8A880 on #E8C878 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.38:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E8C878 on #C8A880 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.38:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Jerez Sherry 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 Jerez Sherry
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 #C8A880 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #C8A880 — 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 Jerez Sherry Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #C8A880 for small UI elements on #E8C878 — at 1.4:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #3A2A06 — 8.6:1 against #E8C878 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #8E5C3A carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #C8A880.
How to Implement the Jerez Sherry Color Scheme
To use this Jerez Sherry 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 #E8C878 for the main background and #C8A880 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #3A2A06 and #E8C878 is 8.56:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Jerez Sherry Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Jerez Sherry color palette?
The Jerez Sherry palette contains #E8C878, #C8A880, #8E5C3A, #3A2A06. 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 Jerez Sherry color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #3A2A06 on #E8C878 reaches 8.6:1 (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 Jerez Sherry palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #7EA0C8, #BCBF88, #181611 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 Jerez Sherry palette create?
Jerez Sherry reads as sherry, horses, bodegas. Gently saturated orange drives the personality, grounded by saturated orange — a combination that works best when the light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Jerez Sherry color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Jerez Sherry 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 Jerez Sherry 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 Jerez Sherry's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.