Poppy Jasper Color Psychology & Meaning
Poppy jasper is a red stone dotted with tiny yellow and white orbs, like poppies scattered across a field. It feels warm and lively, a red that is grounded rather than aggressive.
#B85C4A
#D8907A
#ECC0AC
#3A140C
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
Poppy Jasper Color Palette
#B85C4A · #D8907A · #ECC0AC · #3A140C
Fail
WCAG Grade
3.6:1
Contrast Ratio
710
Saves
1,870
AI Copies
Use #B85C4A as the background. Use #D8907A as the primary accent. Use #ECC0AC as secondary. Use #3A140C as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Poppy Jasper — warm, earthy, vivid.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Poppy Jasper 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: 18.3% | 184, 92, 74 | 0%, 50%, 60%, 28% | 10°, 44%, 51% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 36.0% | 216, 144, 122 | 0%, 33%, 44%, 15% | 14°, 55%, 66% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 58.5% | 236, 192, 172 | 0%, 19%, 27%, 7% | 19°, 63%, 80% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 1.4% | 58, 20, 12 | 0%, 66%, 79%, 77% | 10°, 66%, 14% |
Poppy Jasper 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 Poppy Jasper palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
#B85C4A gently saturated red
#D8907A gently saturated red
#ECC0AC gently saturated orange
#3A140C saturated red
Poppy Jasper 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3A140C on #ECC0AC |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.88:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #ECC0AC on #3A140C |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.88:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #3A140C on #D8907A |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.37:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #D8907A on #3A140C |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.37:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #3A140C on #B85C4A |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.63:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #B85C4A on #3A140C |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.63:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #ECC0AC on #B85C4A |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.72:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #B85C4A on #ECC0AC |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.72:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #D8907A on #B85C4A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.75:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #B85C4A on #D8907A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.75:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #ECC0AC on #D8907A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.55:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #D8907A on #ECC0AC |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.55:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Poppy Jasper 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
Poppy jasper from California has been used by lapidaries for generations, with its distinctive red and yellow pattern making it a favorite for cabochons. The name comes from its resemblance to the flower.
Best Design Use Cases
Use poppy jasper for warm, earthy brand surfaces. The mid red-orange drives accents, the pale clay softens sections, and the deep umber grounds text.
Industries This Palette Suits
Jewelry, interior design, outdoor brands, art, ceramics.
Colors That Pair Well With Poppy Jasper
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 #D8907A on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
orange
30° beside #D8907A — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
tinted neutral
a ink-black carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Poppy Jasper Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #D8907A for small UI elements on #B85C4A — at 1.8:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Don't set body copy in #3A140C on #B85C4A — 3.6:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Don't use #ECC0AC behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Poppy Jasper Color Scheme
To use this Poppy Jasper 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 #B85C4A for the main background and #D8907A for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #3A140C and #B85C4A is 3.63:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Poppy Jasper Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Poppy Jasper color palette?
The Poppy Jasper palette contains #B85C4A, #D8907A, #ECC0AC, #3A140C. 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 Poppy Jasper color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #3A140C on #ECC0AC reaches 9.9:1 (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 Poppy Jasper palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #79C2D8, #CFBB81, #171312 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 Poppy Jasper palette create?
Poppy Jasper reads as warm, earthy, vivid. 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 Poppy Jasper color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Poppy Jasper 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 Poppy Jasper 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 Poppy Jasper's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.