Taiyaki Red Bean Color Palette
#C8985C · #D8B078 · #E8D0A0 · #3A2410
Use #C8985C as the background. Use #D8B078 as the primary accent. Use #E8D0A0 as secondary. Use #3A2410 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Taiyaki Red Bean — warm, sweet, playful.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Taiyaki Red Bean 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: 35.5% | 200, 152, 92 | 0%, 24%, 54%, 22% | 33°, 50%, 57% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 47.0% | 216, 176, 120 | 0%, 19%, 44%, 15% | 35°, 55%, 66% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 64.8% | 232, 208, 160 | 0%, 10%, 31%, 9% | 40°, 61%, 77% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 2.2% | 58, 36, 16 | 0%, 38%, 72%, 77% | 29°, 57%, 15% |
Taiyaki Red Bean 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 Taiyaki Red Bean palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Taiyaki Red Bean 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3A2410 on #E8D0A0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.70:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #E8D0A0 on #3A2410 |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.70:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #3A2410 on #D8B078 |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.22:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #D8B078 on #3A2410 |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.22:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #3A2410 on #C8985C |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.63:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #C8985C on #3A2410 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.63:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #E8D0A0 on #C8985C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.72:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C8985C on #E8D0A0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.72:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E8D0A0 on #D8B078 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.34:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #D8B078 on #E8D0A0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.34:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #D8B078 on #C8985C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.28:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C8985C on #D8B078 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.28:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Taiyaki Red Bean 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 Taiyaki Red Bean
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 #D8B078 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #D8B078 — 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 Taiyaki Red Bean Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #D8B078 for small UI elements on #C8985C — at 1.3:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #3A2410 — 5.6:1 against #C8985C passes WCAG AA (AA) for long-form reading.
- Don't use #E8D0A0 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Taiyaki Red Bean Color Scheme
To use this Taiyaki Red Bean 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 #C8985C for the main background and #D8B078 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #3A2410 and #C8985C is 5.63:1 (AA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Taiyaki Red Bean Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Taiyaki Red Bean color palette?
The Taiyaki Red Bean palette contains #C8985C, #D8B078, #E8D0A0, #3A2410. 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 Taiyaki Red Bean color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #3A2410 on #E8D0A0 reaches 9.7:1 (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 Taiyaki Red Bean palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #79A0D8, #C9CF81, #171512 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 Taiyaki Red Bean palette create?
Taiyaki Red Bean reads as warm, sweet, playful. Gently saturated orange drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated orange — a combination that works best when the light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Taiyaki Red Bean color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Taiyaki Red Bean 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 Taiyaki Red Bean 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 Taiyaki Red Bean's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.