Ramen Broth Color Psychology & Meaning
Tonkotsu ramen broth is pork simmered until milky and golden, the color of intensity and comfort. The palette of cream to dark caramel reads as rich, warming, and deeply satisfying.
#F0E0C0
#C89848
#8A5818
#2A1808
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
Ramen Broth Color Palette
#F0E0C0 · #C89848 · #8A5818 · #2A1808
AAA
WCAG Grade
13.1:1
Contrast Ratio
1,500
Saves
3,900
AI Copies
Use #F0E0C0 as the background. Use #C89848 as the primary accent. Use #8A5818 as secondary. Use #2A1808 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Ramen Broth — rich, comforting, umami.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Ramen Broth 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: 75.6% | 240, 224, 192 | 0%, 7%, 20%, 6% | 40°, 62%, 85% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 35.2% | 200, 152, 72 | 0%, 24%, 64%, 22% | 38°, 54%, 53% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 12.4% | 138, 88, 24 | 0%, 36%, 83%, 46% | 34°, 70%, 32% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 1.2% | 42, 24, 8 | 0%, 43%, 81%, 84% | 28°, 68%, 10% |
Ramen Broth 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 Ramen Broth palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
#F0E0C0 gently saturated orange
#C89848 gently saturated orange
#8A5818 saturated orange
#2A1808 saturated orange
Ramen Broth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2A1808 on #F0E0C0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 13.08:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #F0E0C0 on #2A1808 |
Aa Sample Text
| 13.08:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #2A1808 on #C89848 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.52:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #C89848 on #2A1808 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.52:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #8A5818 on #F0E0C0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.62:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #F0E0C0 on #8A5818 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.62:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #2A1808 on #8A5818 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.83:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8A5818 on #2A1808 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.83:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8A5818 on #C89848 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.30:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C89848 on #8A5818 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.30:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C89848 on #F0E0C0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.01:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F0E0C0 on #C89848 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.01:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Ramen Broth 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
Ramen reached Japan from China in the early twentieth century and evolved into regional styles, with tonkotsu emerging in Fukuoka after the war. It is now a global comfort food and a symbol of Japanese culinary craft.
Best Design Use Cases
Use the cream for backgrounds, the broth gold for primary accents, and the caramel for interactive elements. The dark brown works for text and rich sections.
Industries This Palette Suits
Ramen shops, Japanese food brands, instant noodles, comfort food, hospitality.
Colors That Pair Well With Ramen Broth
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.
blue
directly opposite #C89848 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
yellow
30° beside #C89848 — 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 Ramen Broth Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #C89848 for small UI elements on #F0E0C0 — at 2.0:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #2A1808 — 13.1:1 against #F0E0C0 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #8A5818 carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #C89848.
How to Implement the Ramen Broth Color Scheme
To use this Ramen Broth 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 #F0E0C0 for the main background and #C89848 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #2A1808 and #F0E0C0 is 13.08:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Ramen Broth Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Ramen Broth color palette?
The Ramen Broth palette contains #F0E0C0, #C89848, #8A5818, #2A1808. 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 Ramen Broth color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #2A1808 on #F0E0C0 reaches 13.1:1 (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 Ramen Broth palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #4676C8, #AEBC52, #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 Ramen Broth palette create?
Ramen Broth reads as rich, comforting, umami. Gently saturated orange drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated orange — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Ramen Broth color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Ramen Broth 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 Ramen Broth 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 Ramen Broth's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.