Maple Syrup Amber Color Psychology & Meaning
Maple amber is the color of slow mornings and sugar shacks — a translucent brown-gold that reads as natural sweetness. It feels like autumn breakfast, rustic and honest.
#B87333
#D29B57
#F5E3C3
#5C3317
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
Maple Syrup Amber Color Palette
#B87333 · #D29B57 · #F5E3C3 · #5C3317
Fail
WCAG Grade
2.9:1
Contrast Ratio
180
Saves
540
AI Copies
Use #B87333 as the background. Use #D29B57 as the primary accent. Use #F5E3C3 as secondary. Use #5C3317 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Maple Syrup Amber — warm, cozy, rustic.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Maple Syrup Amber 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: 22.7% | 184, 115, 51 | 0%, 38%, 72%, 28% | 29°, 57%, 46% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 37.8% | 210, 155, 87 | 0%, 26%, 59%, 18% | 33°, 58%, 58% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 78.3% | 245, 227, 195 | 0%, 7%, 20%, 4% | 38°, 71%, 86% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 4.7% | 92, 51, 23 | 0%, 45%, 75%, 64% | 24°, 60%, 23% |
Maple Syrup Amber 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 Maple Syrup Amber palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
#B87333 gently saturated orange
#D29B57 gently saturated orange
#F5E3C3 saturated orange
#5C3317 gently saturated orange
Maple Syrup Amber 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5C3317 on #F5E3C3 |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.58:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #F5E3C3 on #5C3317 |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.58:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #5C3317 on #D29B57 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.41:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #D29B57 on #5C3317 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.41:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #F5E3C3 on #B87333 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.01:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #B87333 on #F5E3C3 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.01:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #5C3317 on #B87333 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.85:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #B87333 on #5C3317 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.85:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F5E3C3 on #D29B57 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.94:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #D29B57 on #F5E3C3 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.94:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #D29B57 on #B87333 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.55:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #B87333 on #D29B57 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.55:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Maple Syrup Amber 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
Indigenous peoples of northeastern North America tapped maples long before European arrival, and the sugaring tradition became a signature of Quebec and New England. The amber is now a seasonal icon.
Best Design Use Cases
Amber for surfaces and bottles. Lighter syrup gold for accents. Cream for pancakes and text. Dark brown for headings. Suits breakfast brands, maple products, and autumn farm-to-table packaging.
Industries This Palette Suits
Maple products, breakfast foods, autumn retail, farm-to-table, packaging.
Colors That Pair Well With Maple Syrup Amber
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 #D29B57 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
yellow
30° beside #D29B57 — 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 Maple Syrup Amber Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #D29B57 for small UI elements on #B87333 — at 1.5:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Don't set body copy in #5C3317 on #B87333 — 2.9:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Don't use #F5E3C3 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Maple Syrup Amber Color Scheme
To use this Maple Syrup Amber 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 #B87333 for the main background and #D29B57 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #5C3317 and #B87333 is 2.85:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Maple Syrup Amber Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Maple Syrup Amber color palette?
The Maple Syrup Amber palette contains #B87333, #D29B57, #F5E3C3, #5C3317. 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 Maple Syrup Amber color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #5C3317 on #F5E3C3 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 Maple Syrup Amber palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #568ED2, #C2C760, #F0EDEB 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 Maple Syrup Amber palette create?
Maple Syrup Amber reads as warm, cozy, rustic. Gently saturated orange drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated orange — a combination that works best when the mid-tone base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Maple Syrup Amber color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Maple Syrup Amber 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 Maple Syrup Amber 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 Maple Syrup Amber's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.