Sifnos Pottery Color Palette
#B8785C · #E8A05C · #C8B890 · #3A1C0E
Use #B8785C as the background. Use #E8A05C as the primary accent. Use #C8B890 as secondary. Use #3A1C0E as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Sifnos Pottery — ceramic, craft, earthy.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Sifnos Pottery 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: 24.4% | 184, 120, 92 | 0%, 35%, 50%, 28% | 18°, 39%, 54% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 43.1% | 232, 160, 92 | 0%, 31%, 60%, 9% | 29°, 75%, 64% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 48.6% | 200, 184, 144 | 0%, 8%, 28%, 22% | 43°, 34%, 67% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 1.8% | 58, 28, 14 | 0%, 52%, 76%, 77% | 19°, 61%, 14% |
Sifnos Pottery 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 Sifnos Pottery palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Sifnos Pottery 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3A1C0E on #C8B890 |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.92:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #C8B890 on #3A1C0E |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.92:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #3A1C0E on #E8A05C |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.11:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #E8A05C on #3A1C0E |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.11:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #3A1C0E on #B8785C |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.35:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #B8785C on #3A1C0E |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.35:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #C8B890 on #B8785C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.82:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #B8785C on #C8B890 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.82:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E8A05C on #B8785C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.64:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #B8785C on #E8A05C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.64:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C8B890 on #E8A05C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.11:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E8A05C on #C8B890 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.11:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Sifnos Pottery 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.
A analogous palette is often preferred by professional designers because it creates a calm, serene atmosphere by using neighboring colors.
History & Design Context
Best Design Use Cases
Industries This Palette Suits
Colors That Pair Well With Sifnos Pottery
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 Sifnos Pottery Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #E8A05C for small UI elements on #B8785C — at 1.6:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Don't set body copy in #3A1C0E on #B8785C — 4.3:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Don't use #C8B890 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Sifnos Pottery Color Scheme
To use this Sifnos Pottery 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 #B8785C for the main background and #E8A05C for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #3A1C0E and #B8785C is 4.35:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Sifnos Pottery Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Sifnos Pottery color palette?
The Sifnos Pottery palette contains #B8785C, #E8A05C, #C8B890, #3A1C0E. 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 Sifnos Pottery color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #3A1C0E on #C8B890 reaches 7.9:1 (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 Sifnos Pottery palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #5EA5E8, #DFDD68, #161412 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 Sifnos Pottery palette create?
Sifnos Pottery reads as ceramic, craft, earthy. Saturated orange drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated orange — a combination that works best when the mid-tone base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Sifnos Pottery color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Sifnos Pottery 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 Sifnos Pottery 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 Sifnos Pottery's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.