Rainbow Double Color Palette
#C85C5C · #E8A05C · #E8C878 · #8EA05C
Use #C85C5C as the background. Use #E8A05C as the primary accent. Use #E8C878 as secondary. Use #8EA05C as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Rainbow Double — rainbow, double, arc.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Rainbow Double 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: 20.7% | 200, 92, 92 | 0%, 54%, 54%, 22% | 0°, 50%, 57% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 43.1% | 232, 160, 92 | 0%, 31%, 60%, 9% | 29°, 75%, 64% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 59.8% | 232, 200, 120 | 0%, 14%, 48%, 9% | 43°, 71%, 69% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 31.7% | 142, 160, 92 | 11%, 0%, 42%, 37% | 76°, 27%, 49% |
Rainbow Double 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 Rainbow Double palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Rainbow Double 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #E8C878 on #C85C5C |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.52:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C85C5C on #E8C878 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.52:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E8A05C on #C85C5C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.87:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C85C5C on #E8A05C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.87:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8EA05C on #E8C878 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.77:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E8C878 on #8EA05C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.77:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8EA05C on #C85C5C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.43:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C85C5C on #8EA05C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.43:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E8C878 on #E8A05C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.35:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E8A05C on #E8C878 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.35:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8EA05C on #E8A05C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.31:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E8A05C on #8EA05C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.31:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Custom Scheme
The Rainbow Double palette is built using a custom relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
A custom palette is often preferred by professional designers because it balances visual interest with cohesion.
History & Design Context
Best Design Use Cases
Industries This Palette Suits
Colors That Pair Well With Rainbow Double
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 #E8A05C on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #E8A05C — 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 Rainbow Double Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #E8A05C for small UI elements on #C85C5C — at 1.9:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Don't set body copy in #8EA05C on #C85C5C — 1.4:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Don't use #E8C878 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Rainbow Double Color Scheme
To use this Rainbow Double 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 #C85C5C for the main background and #E8A05C for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #8EA05C and #C85C5C is 1.43:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Rainbow Double Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Rainbow Double color palette?
The Rainbow Double palette contains #C85C5C, #E8A05C, #E8C878, #8EA05C. 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 Rainbow Double color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #E8C878 on #C85C5C reaches 2.5:1 (Fail). 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 Rainbow Double palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #5EA5E8, #DFDD68, #171212 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 Rainbow Double palette create?
Rainbow Double reads as rainbow, double, arc. Saturated orange drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated red — a combination that works best when the light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Rainbow Double color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Rainbow Double 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 Rainbow Double 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 Rainbow Double's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.