Pinot Grigio Color Palette
#F0F0DC · #E0E0B8 · #C0C090 · #3A3818
Use #F0F0DC as the background. Use #E0E0B8 as the primary accent. Use #C0C090 as secondary. Use #3A3818 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Pinot Grigio — light, crisp, easy.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Pinot Grigio 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: 86.0% | 240, 240, 220 | 0%, 0%, 8%, 6% | 60°, 40%, 90% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 72.6% | 224, 224, 184 | 0%, 0%, 18%, 12% | 60°, 39%, 80% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 50.9% | 192, 192, 144 | 0%, 0%, 25%, 25% | 60°, 28%, 66% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 3.8% | 58, 56, 24 | 0%, 3%, 59%, 77% | 56°, 41%, 16% |
Pinot Grigio 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 Pinot Grigio palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Pinot Grigio 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3A3818 on #F0F0DC |
Aa Sample Text
| 10.35:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #F0F0DC on #3A3818 |
Aa Sample Text
| 10.35:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #3A3818 on #E0E0B8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.83:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #E0E0B8 on #3A3818 |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.83:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #3A3818 on #C0C090 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.36:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #C0C090 on #3A3818 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.36:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #C0C090 on #F0F0DC |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.63:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F0F0DC on #C0C090 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.63:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C0C090 on #E0E0B8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.39:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E0E0B8 on #C0C090 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.39:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E0E0B8 on #F0F0DC |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.17:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F0F0DC on #E0E0B8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.17:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Pinot Grigio 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 Pinot Grigio
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 #E0E0B8 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #E0E0B8 — 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 Pinot Grigio Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #E0E0B8 for small UI elements on #F0F0DC — at 1.2:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #3A3818 — 10.3:1 against #F0F0DC passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Don't use #C0C090 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Pinot Grigio Color Scheme
To use this Pinot Grigio 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 #F0F0DC for the main background and #E0E0B8 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #3A3818 and #F0F0DC is 10.35:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Pinot Grigio Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Pinot Grigio color palette?
The Pinot Grigio palette contains #F0F0DC, #E0E0B8, #C0C090, #3A3818. 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 Pinot Grigio color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #3A3818 on #F0F0DC reaches 10.3:1 (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 Pinot Grigio palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #9595D0, #CCDBBD, #161612 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 Pinot Grigio palette create?
Pinot Grigio reads as light, crisp, easy. Gently saturated yellow drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated yellow — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Pinot Grigio color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Pinot Grigio 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 Pinot Grigio 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 Pinot Grigio's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.