#7A3A2E
#A85C4A
#D8A890
#2A1008
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text

Pinot Noir Earth Color Palette

#7A3A2E · #A85C4A · #D8A890 · #2A1008

Fail
WCAG Grade
2.1:1
Contrast Ratio
980
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Use #7A3A2E as the background. Use #A85C4A as the primary accent. Use #D8A890 as secondary. Use #2A1008 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Pinot Noir Earth — elegant, earthy, delicate.

Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values

Technical breakdown for the Pinot Noir Earth 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: 7.4%
122, 58, 46 0%, 52%, 62%, 52% 9°, 45%, 33%
Primary Accent
Luminance: 16.5%
168, 92, 74 0%, 45%, 56%, 34% 11°, 39%, 47%
Secondary
Luminance: 44.6%
216, 168, 144 0%, 22%, 33%, 15% 20°, 48%, 71%
Body Text
Luminance: 0.9%
42, 16, 8 0%, 62%, 81%, 84% 14°, 68%, 10%

Pinot Noir Earth 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 Noir Earth palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.

#7A3A2E gently saturated red
#A85C4A gently saturated red
#D8A890 gently saturated orange
#2A1008 saturated red

Pinot Noir Earth 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
#2A1008 on #D8A890
Aa Sample Text
8.44:1 AAA Body text, headings, UI
#D8A890 on #2A1008
Aa Sample Text
8.44:1 AAA Body text, headings, UI
#D8A890 on #7A3A2E
Aa Sample Text
4.01:1 Fail Large headings, UI components
#7A3A2E on #D8A890
Aa Sample Text
4.01:1 Fail Large headings, UI components
#2A1008 on #A85C4A
Aa Sample Text
3.65:1 Fail Large headings, UI components
#A85C4A on #2A1008
Aa Sample Text
3.65:1 Fail Large headings, UI components
#D8A890 on #A85C4A
Aa Sample Text
2.31:1 Fail Decorative use only
#A85C4A on #D8A890
Aa Sample Text
2.31:1 Fail Decorative use only
#2A1008 on #7A3A2E
Aa Sample Text
2.10:1 Fail Decorative use only
#7A3A2E on #2A1008
Aa Sample Text
2.10:1 Fail Decorative use only
#A85C4A on #7A3A2E
Aa Sample Text
1.74:1 Fail Decorative use only
#7A3A2E on #A85C4A
Aa Sample Text
1.74:1 Fail Decorative use only

Pinot Noir Earth Color Psychology & Meaning

Pinot noir is the translucent red wine of cherry and forest floor, lighter in color than most reds but profound in aroma, and this palette is that soft, earthy ruby. It feels elegant and delicate, the color of a wine that expresses its place better than any other grape.

Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme

The Pinot Noir Earth 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

Pinot noir has been grown in Burgundy for nearly two thousand years, and it is one of the oldest cultivated grape varieties, a genetic ancestor of many others. Its thin skin and early ripening make it notoriously difficult, which only adds to its mystique.

Best Design Use Cases

Use the earthy ruby for elegant surfaces, the cherry tones for accents, and the soft rose for text contrast. The deep wine grounds everything.

Industries This Palette Suits

Wine brands, red wine, fine dining, sommelier culture, hospitality.

Colors That Pair Well With Pinot Noir Earth

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 #A85C4A on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy

orange

30° beside #A85C4A — 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 Pinot Noir Earth Without Breaking Accessibility

  • Avoid #A85C4A for small UI elements on #7A3A2E — at 1.7:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
  • Don't set body copy in #2A1008 on #7A3A2E — 2.1:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
  • Don't use #D8A890 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.

How to Implement the Pinot Noir Earth Color Scheme

To use this Pinot Noir Earth 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 #7A3A2E for the main background and #A85C4A for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.

Accessibility Note

The contrast ratio between #2A1008 and #7A3A2E is 2.10:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.

Pinot Noir Earth Palette — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the hex codes in the Pinot Noir Earth color palette?

The Pinot Noir Earth palette contains #7A3A2E, #A85C4A, #D8A890, #2A1008. 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 Noir Earth color palette accessible (WCAG)?

Yes for its strongest pairings: #2A1008 on #D8A890 reaches 8.4:1 (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 Noir Earth palette?

Beyond its own four colors, #4995A7, #9B8555, #EFECEB 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 Noir Earth palette create?

Pinot Noir Earth reads as elegant, earthy, delicate. Gently saturated red 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 Pinot Noir Earth color palette commercially?

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

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