Sangria Night Color Psychology & Meaning
Sangria pairs wine red with citrus gold and berry brightness — the color of a summer evening poured over ice. It is festive and social, evoking shared pitchers and warm nights.
#722F37
#C43D4B
#F2C14E
#3A1518
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
Sangria Night Color Palette
#722F37 · #C43D4B · #F2C14E · #3A1518
Fail
WCAG Grade
1.7:1
Contrast Ratio
190
Saves
570
AI Copies
Use #722F37 as the background. Use #C43D4B as the primary accent. Use #F2C14E as secondary. Use #3A1518 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Sangria Night — rich, festive, celebratory.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Sangria Night 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: 5.9% | 114, 47, 55 | 0%, 59%, 52%, 55% | 353°, 42%, 32% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 15.6% | 196, 61, 75 | 0%, 69%, 62%, 23% | 354°, 53%, 50% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 57.6% | 242, 193, 78 | 0%, 20%, 68%, 5% | 42°, 86%, 63% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 1.5% | 58, 21, 24 | 0%, 64%, 59%, 77% | 355°, 47%, 15% |
Sangria Night 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 Sangria Night palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
#722F37 gently saturated rose-red
#C43D4B gently saturated rose-red
#F2C14E saturated orange
#3A1518 gently saturated rose-red
Sangria Night 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3A1518 on #F2C14E |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.62:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #F2C14E on #3A1518 |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.62:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #F2C14E on #722F37 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.75:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #722F37 on #F2C14E |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.75:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #3A1518 on #C43D4B |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.17:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #C43D4B on #3A1518 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.17:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #F2C14E on #C43D4B |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.04:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #C43D4B on #F2C14E |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.04:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #C43D4B on #722F37 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.89:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #722F37 on #C43D4B |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.89:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #3A1518 on #722F37 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.67:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #722F37 on #3A1518 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.67:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Triadic Scheme
The Sangria Night palette is built using a triadic relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
Hue Wheel
A triadic palette is often preferred by professional designers because it balances visual interest with cohesion.
History & Design Context
Sangria, wine mixed with fruit, has roots in Roman-era punch and found its modern form in Spain, spreading worldwide at 1964 World Fair pavilions. Its fruit-wine colors now define summer entertaining.
Best Design Use Cases
Wine red for surfaces and bottles. Berry for accents. Citrus gold for fruit and garnish moments. Deep mahogany for headings. Suits wine bars, summer events, and festive hospitality brands.
Industries This Palette Suits
Wine bars, restaurants, summer events, hospitality, festive packaging.
Colors That Pair Well With Sangria Night
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.
teal
directly opposite #C43D4B on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
orange
30° beside #C43D4B — 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 Sangria Night Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #C43D4B for small UI elements on #722F37 — 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 #3A1518 on #722F37 — 1.7:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Don't use #F2C14E behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Sangria Night Color Scheme
To use this Sangria Night 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 #722F37 for the main background and #C43D4B for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #3A1518 and #722F37 is 1.67:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Sangria Night Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Sangria Night color palette?
The Sangria Night palette contains #722F37, #C43D4B, #F2C14E, #3A1518. 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 Sangria Night color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #3A1518 on #F2C14E reaches 9.6:1 (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 Sangria Night palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #3CC3B6, #B67549, #EFEBEC 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 Sangria Night palette create?
Sangria Night reads as rich, festive, celebratory. Gently saturated rose-red drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated rose-red — a combination that works best when the mid-tone base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Sangria Night color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Sangria Night 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 Sangria Night 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 Sangria Night's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.