#C8A878
#E0C898
#F0E4C8
#3A2A12
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text

Mezcal Reposado Color Palette

#C8A878 · #E0C898 · #F0E4C8 · #3A2A12

AA
WCAG Grade
6.1:1
Contrast Ratio
920
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Use #C8A878 as the background. Use #E0C898 as the primary accent. Use #F0E4C8 as secondary. Use #3A2A12 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Mezcal Reposado — smoky, artisan, earthy.

Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values

Technical breakdown for the Mezcal Reposado 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: 41.6%
200, 168, 120 0%, 16%, 40%, 22% 36°, 42%, 63%
Primary Accent
Luminance: 59.4%
224, 200, 152 0%, 11%, 32%, 12% 40°, 54%, 74%
Secondary
Luminance: 78.2%
240, 228, 200 0%, 5%, 17%, 6% 42°, 57%, 86%
Body Text
Luminance: 2.6%
58, 42, 18 0%, 28%, 69%, 77% 36°, 53%, 15%

Mezcal Reposado 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 Mezcal Reposado palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.

#C8A878 gently saturated orange
#E0C898 gently saturated orange
#F0E4C8 gently saturated orange
#3A2A12 gently saturated orange

Mezcal Reposado 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
#3A2A12 on #F0E4C8
Aa Sample Text
10.95:1 AAA Body text, headings, UI
#F0E4C8 on #3A2A12
Aa Sample Text
10.95:1 AAA Body text, headings, UI
#3A2A12 on #E0C898
Aa Sample Text
8.48:1 AAA Body text, headings, UI
#E0C898 on #3A2A12
Aa Sample Text
8.48:1 AAA Body text, headings, UI
#3A2A12 on #C8A878
Aa Sample Text
6.14:1 AA Body text, UI
#C8A878 on #3A2A12
Aa Sample Text
6.14:1 AA Body text, UI
#F0E4C8 on #C8A878
Aa Sample Text
1.78:1 Fail Decorative use only
#C8A878 on #F0E4C8
Aa Sample Text
1.78:1 Fail Decorative use only
#E0C898 on #C8A878
Aa Sample Text
1.38:1 Fail Decorative use only
#C8A878 on #E0C898
Aa Sample Text
1.38:1 Fail Decorative use only
#F0E4C8 on #E0C898
Aa Sample Text
1.29:1 Fail Decorative use only
#E0C898 on #F0E4C8
Aa Sample Text
1.29:1 Fail Decorative use only

Mezcal Reposado Color Psychology & Meaning

Mezcal reposado is rested in oak after the agave is roasted in earthen pits, and this palette is the golden glow of the spirit with the smoke of the pit oven in its undertones. It feels handcrafted and honest, the color of tradition that refuses to rush.

Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme

The Mezcal Reposado 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

Mezcal has been made in Mexico for over 400 years, with the agave roasted over wood in underground pits. Reposado, meaning rested, is aged two to twelve months in oak, softening the smoke into balance.

Best Design Use Cases

Use the golden amber for artisanal surfaces, the honey for accents, and the cream for text contrast. The deep brown grounds everything.

Industries This Palette Suits

Mezcal brands, Mexican restaurants, artisan spirits, agave tourism, cocktails.

Colors That Pair Well With Mezcal Reposado

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 #E0C898 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy

yellow

30° beside #E0C898 — 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 Mezcal Reposado Without Breaking Accessibility

  • Avoid #E0C898 for small UI elements on #C8A878 — at 1.4:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
  • Set body text in #3A2A12 — 6.1:1 against #C8A878 passes WCAG AA (AA) for long-form reading.
  • Don't use #F0E4C8 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.

How to Implement the Mezcal Reposado Color Scheme

To use this Mezcal Reposado 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 #C8A878 for the main background and #E0C898 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.

Accessibility Note

The contrast ratio between #3A2A12 and #C8A878 is 6.14:1 (AA). Ensure your body text remains legible.

Mezcal Reposado Palette — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the hex codes in the Mezcal Reposado color palette?

The Mezcal Reposado palette contains #C8A878, #E0C898, #F0E4C8, #3A2A12. 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 Mezcal Reposado color palette accessible (WCAG)?

Yes for its strongest pairings: #3A2A12 on #F0E4C8 reaches 10.9:1 (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 Mezcal Reposado palette?

Beyond its own four colors, #89A5DC, #D0DAA0, #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 Mezcal Reposado palette create?

Mezcal Reposado reads as smoky, artisan, earthy. 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 Mezcal Reposado color palette commercially?

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

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