Persimmon Dusk Color Palette
#F0C890 · #E07830 · #A84A48 · #33241E
Use #F0C890 as the background. Use #E07830 as the primary accent. Use #A84A48 as secondary. Use #33241E as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Persimmon Dusk — sunset, warm, earthy, vintage.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Persimmon Dusk 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: 61.8% | 240, 200, 144 | 0%, 17%, 40%, 6% | 35°, 76%, 75% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 29.5% | 224, 120, 48 | 0%, 46%, 79%, 12% | 25°, 74%, 53% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 13.7% | 168, 74, 72 | 0%, 56%, 57%, 34% | 1°, 40%, 47% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 2.1% | 51, 36, 30 | 0%, 29%, 41%, 80% | 17°, 26%, 16% |
Persimmon Dusk 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 Persimmon Dusk palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Persimmon Dusk 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #33241E on #F0C890 |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.47:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #F0C890 on #33241E |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.47:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #33241E on #E07830 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.89:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #E07830 on #33241E |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.89:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #A84A48 on #F0C890 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.58:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #F0C890 on #A84A48 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.58:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #33241E on #A84A48 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.65:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #A84A48 on #33241E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.65:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E07830 on #F0C890 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.94:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F0C890 on #E07830 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.94:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #A84A48 on #E07830 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.85:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E07830 on #A84A48 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.85:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Persimmon Dusk 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 Persimmon Dusk
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 #E07830 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #E07830 — 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 Persimmon Dusk Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #E07830 for small UI elements on #F0C890 — at 1.9:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #33241E — 9.5:1 against #F0C890 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #A84A48 carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #E07830.
How to Implement the Persimmon Dusk Color Scheme
To use this Persimmon Dusk 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 #F0C890 for the main background and #E07830 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #33241E and #F0C890 is 9.47:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Persimmon Dusk Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Persimmon Dusk color palette?
The Persimmon Dusk palette contains #F0C890, #E07830, #A84A48, #33241E. 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 Persimmon Dusk color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #33241E on #F0C890 reaches 9.5:1 (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 Persimmon Dusk palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #2E96E0, #D4C73A, #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 Persimmon Dusk palette create?
Persimmon Dusk reads as sunset, warm, earthy. Saturated orange drives the personality, grounded by saturated orange — a combination that works best when the light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Persimmon Dusk color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Persimmon Dusk 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 Persimmon Dusk 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 Persimmon Dusk's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.