Taco Al Pastor Color Palette
#C84E2E · #E8905C · #F0E0C8 · #3A1406
Use #C84E2E as the background. Use #E8905C as the primary accent. Use #F0E0C8 as secondary. Use #3A1406 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Taco Al Pastor — bold, spicy, street food.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Taco Al Pastor 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: 17.9% | 200, 78, 46 | 0%, 61%, 77%, 22% | 12°, 63%, 48% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 37.9% | 232, 144, 92 | 0%, 38%, 60%, 9% | 22°, 75%, 64% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 76.0% | 240, 224, 200 | 0%, 7%, 17%, 6% | 36°, 57%, 86% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 1.4% | 58, 20, 6 | 0%, 66%, 90%, 77% | 16°, 81%, 13% |
Taco Al Pastor 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 Taco Al Pastor palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Taco Al Pastor 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3A1406 on #F0E0C8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 12.63:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #F0E0C8 on #3A1406 |
Aa Sample Text
| 12.63:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #3A1406 on #E8905C |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.69:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #E8905C on #3A1406 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.69:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #3A1406 on #C84E2E |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.57:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #C84E2E on #3A1406 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.57:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #F0E0C8 on #C84E2E |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.53:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #C84E2E on #F0E0C8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.53:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #F0E0C8 on #E8905C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.89:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E8905C on #F0E0C8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.89:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E8905C on #C84E2E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.87:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C84E2E on #E8905C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.87:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Taco Al Pastor 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 Taco Al Pastor
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 #E8905C on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #E8905C — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
a paper-white carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Taco Al Pastor Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #E8905C for small UI elements on #C84E2E — 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 #3A1406 on #C84E2E — 3.6:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Don't use #F0E0C8 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Taco Al Pastor Color Scheme
To use this Taco Al Pastor 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 #C84E2E for the main background and #E8905C for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #3A1406 and #C84E2E is 3.57:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Taco Al Pastor Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Taco Al Pastor color palette?
The Taco Al Pastor palette contains #C84E2E, #E8905C, #F0E0C8, #3A1406. 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 Taco Al Pastor color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #3A1406 on #F0E0C8 reaches 12.6:1 (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 Taco Al Pastor palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #5EB6E8, #DFCF68, #F0EBEA 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 Taco Al Pastor palette create?
Taco Al Pastor reads as bold, spicy, street food. Saturated orange drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated red — a combination that works best when the mid-tone base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Taco Al Pastor color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Taco Al Pastor 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 Taco Al Pastor 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 Taco Al Pastor's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.