#F0E8D0
#E0D0A0
#C0A868
#3A2C0E
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text

Riesling Kabinett Color Palette

#F0E8D0 · #E0D0A0 · #C0A868 · #3A2C0E

AAA
WCAG Grade
11.1:1
Contrast Ratio
920
Saves
2,480
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AI Prompt

Use #F0E8D0 as the background. Use #E0D0A0 as the primary accent. Use #C0A868 as secondary. Use #3A2C0E as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Riesling Kabinett — crisp, elegant, fruity.

Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values

Technical breakdown for the Riesling Kabinett 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: 80.8%
240, 232, 208 0%, 3%, 13%, 6% 45°, 52%, 88%
Primary Accent
Luminance: 63.5%
224, 208, 160 0%, 7%, 29%, 12% 45°, 51%, 75%
Secondary
Luminance: 40.2%
192, 168, 104 0%, 13%, 46%, 25% 44°, 41%, 58%
Body Text
Luminance: 2.7%
58, 44, 14 0%, 24%, 76%, 77% 41°, 61%, 14%

Riesling Kabinett 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 Riesling Kabinett palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.

#F0E8D0 gently saturated orange
#E0D0A0 gently saturated orange
#C0A868 gently saturated orange
#3A2C0E gently saturated orange

Riesling Kabinett 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
#3A2C0E on #F0E8D0
Aa Sample Text
11.09:1 AAA Body text, headings, UI
#F0E8D0 on #3A2C0E
Aa Sample Text
11.09:1 AAA Body text, headings, UI
#3A2C0E on #E0D0A0
Aa Sample Text
8.86:1 AAA Body text, headings, UI
#E0D0A0 on #3A2C0E
Aa Sample Text
8.86:1 AAA Body text, headings, UI
#3A2C0E on #C0A868
Aa Sample Text
5.85:1 AA Body text, UI
#C0A868 on #3A2C0E
Aa Sample Text
5.85:1 AA Body text, UI
#C0A868 on #F0E8D0
Aa Sample Text
1.90:1 Fail Decorative use only
#F0E8D0 on #C0A868
Aa Sample Text
1.90:1 Fail Decorative use only
#C0A868 on #E0D0A0
Aa Sample Text
1.52:1 Fail Decorative use only
#E0D0A0 on #C0A868
Aa Sample Text
1.52:1 Fail Decorative use only
#E0D0A0 on #F0E8D0
Aa Sample Text
1.25:1 Fail Decorative use only
#F0E8D0 on #E0D0A0
Aa Sample Text
1.25:1 Fail Decorative use only

Riesling Kabinett Color Psychology & Meaning

Kabinett riesling is the lightest grade of German riesling, delicate and precise with green apple and citrus, and this palette is that pale, elegant gold. It feels crisp and refined, the color of a wine that pairs with almost everything and apologizes for nothing.

Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme

The Riesling Kabinett 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

Riesling has been grown in the Rhine and Mosel valleys since the 1400s, and the kabinett designation was established in 1971 as the first ripeness level of the Prädikat system. It represents the essence of German winemaking precision.

Best Design Use Cases

Use the pale gold for elegant surfaces, the citrus tones for accents, and the deep olive for text contrast. The near-black grounds everything.

Industries This Palette Suits

Wine brands, white wine, German cuisine, fine dining, hospitality.

Colors That Pair Well With Riesling Kabinett

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 #E0D0A0 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy

yellow-green

30° beside #E0D0A0 — 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 Riesling Kabinett Without Breaking Accessibility

  • Avoid #E0D0A0 for small UI elements on #F0E8D0 — at 1.3:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
  • Set body text in #3A2C0E — 11.1:1 against #F0E8D0 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
  • Don't use #C0A868 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.

How to Implement the Riesling Kabinett Color Scheme

To use this Riesling Kabinett 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 #F0E8D0 for the main background and #E0D0A0 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.

Accessibility Note

The contrast ratio between #3A2C0E and #F0E8D0 is 11.09:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.

Riesling Kabinett Palette — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the hex codes in the Riesling Kabinett color palette?

The Riesling Kabinett palette contains #F0E8D0, #E0D0A0, #C0A868, #3A2C0E. 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 Riesling Kabinett color palette accessible (WCAG)?

Yes for its strongest pairings: #3A2C0E on #F0E8D0 reaches 11.1:1 (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 Riesling Kabinett palette?

Beyond its own four colors, #8B9FDA, #CCD9A5, #171612 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 Riesling Kabinett palette create?

Riesling Kabinett reads as crisp, elegant, fruity. 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 Riesling Kabinett color palette commercially?

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

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