Persian Rug Color Psychology & Meaning
Persian rug color is the deep red, lapis, and cream of hand-knotted carpets — a palette of patience and pattern. It signals luxury, tradition, and a thousand hours of craft.
#7A2E2E
#C96F4A
#2E4A6B
#D9C39A
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
Persian Rug Color Palette
#7A2E2E · #C96F4A · #2E4A6B · #D9C39A
AA
WCAG Grade
5.4:1
Contrast Ratio
170
Saves
520
AI Copies
Use #7A2E2E as the background. Use #C96F4A as the primary accent. Use #2E4A6B as secondary. Use #D9C39A as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Persian Rug — rich, ornate, traditional.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Persian Rug 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: 6.3% | 122, 46, 46 | 0%, 62%, 62%, 52% | 0°, 45%, 33% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 24.3% | 201, 111, 74 | 0%, 45%, 63%, 21% | 17°, 54%, 54% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 6.5% | 46, 74, 107 | 57%, 31%, 0%, 58% | 212°, 40%, 30% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 56.1% | 217, 195, 154 | 0%, 10%, 29%, 15% | 39°, 45%, 73% |
Persian Rug 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 Persian Rug palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
#7A2E2E gently saturated red
#C96F4A gently saturated orange
#2E4A6B gently saturated cyan-blue
#D9C39A gently saturated orange
Persian Rug 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #D9C39A on #7A2E2E |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.41:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #7A2E2E on #D9C39A |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.41:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #D9C39A on #2E4A6B |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.30:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #2E4A6B on #D9C39A |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.30:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #C96F4A on #7A2E2E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.59:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #7A2E2E on #C96F4A |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.59:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2E4A6B on #C96F4A |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.54:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C96F4A on #2E4A6B |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.54:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #D9C39A on #C96F4A |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.09:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C96F4A on #D9C39A |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.09:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2E4A6B on #7A2E2E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.02:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #7A2E2E on #2E4A6B |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.02:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Split-Complementary Scheme
The Persian Rug palette is built using a split-complementary relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
Hue Wheel
A split-complementary palette is often preferred by professional designers because it balances visual interest with cohesion.
History & Design Context
Persian carpet weaving goes back over two thousand years, and its colors were drawn from madder, indigo, and cochineal dyes. The palette defines classical oriental interior design.
Best Design Use Cases
Deep red for the field and borders. Terra-cotta for accents. Lapis blue for medallions. Cream for the ground and text. Suits luxury interiors, textiles, and heritage hospitality.
Industries This Palette Suits
Interiors, carpets and textiles, luxury hospitality, heritage brands, antiques.
Colors That Pair Well With Persian Rug
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 #C96F4A on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
yellow
30° beside #C96F4A — 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 Persian Rug Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #C96F4A for small UI elements on #7A2E2E — at 2.6:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #D9C39A — 5.4:1 against #7A2E2E passes WCAG AA (AA) for long-form reading.
- Let #2E4A6B carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #C96F4A.
How to Implement the Persian Rug Color Scheme
To use this Persian Rug 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 #7A2E2E for the main background and #C96F4A for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #D9C39A and #7A2E2E is 5.41:1 (AA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Persian Rug Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Persian Rug color palette?
The Persian Rug palette contains #7A2E2E, #C96F4A, #2E4A6B, #D9C39A. 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 Persian Rug color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #D9C39A on #7A2E2E reaches 5.4:1 (AA). 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 Persian Rug palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #4AA5C9, #BDA756, #EFEBEB 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 Persian Rug palette create?
Persian Rug reads as rich, ornate, traditional. Gently saturated orange drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated red — a combination that works best when the mid-tone base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Persian Rug color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Persian Rug 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 Persian Rug 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 Persian Rug's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.