Patagonia Torres Sunset Color Palette
#F0D2A8 · #D8784E · #8E5A84 · #24333E
Use #F0D2A8 as the background. Use #D8784E as the primary accent. Use #8E5A84 as secondary. Use #24333E as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Patagonia Torres Sunset — sunset, warm, cool, moody.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Patagonia Torres Sunset 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: 67.4% | 240, 210, 168 | 0%, 13%, 30%, 6% | 35°, 71%, 80% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 28.6% | 216, 120, 78 | 0%, 44%, 64%, 15% | 18°, 64%, 58% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 14.7% | 142, 90, 132 | 0%, 37%, 7%, 44% | 312°, 22%, 45% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 3.1% | 36, 51, 62 | 42%, 18%, 0%, 76% | 205°, 27%, 19% |
Patagonia Torres Sunset 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 Patagonia Torres Sunset palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Patagonia Torres Sunset 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #24333E on #F0D2A8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.95:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #F0D2A8 on #24333E |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.95:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #24333E on #D8784E |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.15:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #D8784E on #24333E |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.15:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #8E5A84 on #F0D2A8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.67:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #F0D2A8 on #8E5A84 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.67:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #24333E on #8E5A84 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.44:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8E5A84 on #24333E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.44:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #D8784E on #F0D2A8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.16:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F0D2A8 on #D8784E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.16:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8E5A84 on #D8784E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.70:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #D8784E on #8E5A84 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.70:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Triadic Scheme
The Patagonia Torres Sunset palette is built using a triadic relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
A triadic palette is often preferred by professional designers because it balances visual interest with cohesion.
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Colors That Pair Well With Patagonia Torres Sunset
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 #D8784E on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #D8784E — 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 Patagonia Torres Sunset Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #D8784E for small UI elements on #F0D2A8 — at 2.2:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #24333E — 9.0:1 against #F0D2A8 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #8E5A84 carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #D8784E.
How to Implement the Patagonia Torres Sunset Color Scheme
To use this Patagonia Torres Sunset 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 #F0D2A8 for the main background and #D8784E for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #24333E and #F0D2A8 is 8.95:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Patagonia Torres Sunset Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Patagonia Torres Sunset color palette?
The Patagonia Torres Sunset palette contains #F0D2A8, #D8784E, #8E5A84, #24333E. 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 Patagonia Torres Sunset color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #24333E on #F0D2A8 reaches 9.0:1 (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 Patagonia Torres Sunset palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #4FAFD8, #CEB75A, #181511 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 Patagonia Torres Sunset palette create?
Patagonia Torres Sunset reads as sunset, warm, cool. Gently saturated orange drives the personality, grounded by saturated orange — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Patagonia Torres Sunset color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Patagonia Torres Sunset 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 Patagonia Torres Sunset 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 Patagonia Torres Sunset's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.