Madeira Rainwater Color Palette
#C8A860 · #E0C890 · #F0E4C0 · #3A2C10
Use #C8A860 as the background. Use #E0C890 as the primary accent. Use #F0E4C0 as secondary. Use #3A2C10 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Madeira Rainwater — nutty, warm, historic.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Madeira Rainwater 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: 41.1% | 200, 168, 96 | 0%, 16%, 52%, 22% | 42°, 49%, 58% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 59.2% | 224, 200, 144 | 0%, 11%, 36%, 12% | 42°, 56%, 72% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 77.8% | 240, 228, 192 | 0%, 5%, 20%, 6% | 45°, 62%, 85% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 2.7% | 58, 44, 16 | 0%, 24%, 72%, 77% | 40°, 57%, 15% |
Madeira Rainwater 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 Madeira Rainwater palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Madeira Rainwater 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3A2C10 on #F0E4C0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 10.70:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #F0E4C0 on #3A2C10 |
Aa Sample Text
| 10.70:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #3A2C10 on #E0C890 |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.29:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #E0C890 on #3A2C10 |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.29:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #3A2C10 on #C8A860 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.96:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #C8A860 on #3A2C10 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.96:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #F0E4C0 on #C8A860 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.80:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C8A860 on #F0E4C0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.80:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E0C890 on #C8A860 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.39:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C8A860 on #E0C890 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.39:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F0E4C0 on #E0C890 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.29:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E0C890 on #F0E4C0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.29:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Madeira Rainwater 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 Madeira Rainwater
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 #E0C890 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #E0C890 — 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 Madeira Rainwater Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #E0C890 for small UI elements on #C8A860 — at 1.4:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #3A2C10 — 6.0:1 against #C8A860 passes WCAG AA (AA) for long-form reading.
- Don't use #F0E4C0 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Madeira Rainwater Color Scheme
To use this Madeira Rainwater 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 #C8A860 for the main background and #E0C890 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #3A2C10 and #C8A860 is 5.96:1 (AA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Madeira Rainwater Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Madeira Rainwater color palette?
The Madeira Rainwater palette contains #C8A860, #E0C890, #F0E4C0, #3A2C10. 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 Madeira Rainwater color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #3A2C10 on #F0E4C0 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 Madeira Rainwater palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #88A1DD, #CBD897, #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 Madeira Rainwater palette create?
Madeira Rainwater reads as nutty, warm, historic. 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 Madeira Rainwater color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Madeira Rainwater 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 Madeira Rainwater 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 Madeira Rainwater's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.