Uluru Sunset Color Palette
#F3D2A2 · #D9743A · #A04E5C · #3A241C
Use #F3D2A2 as the background. Use #D9743A as the primary accent. Use #A04E5C as secondary. Use #3A241C as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Uluru Sunset — sunset, warm, earthy, royal.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Uluru Sunset 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: 67.8% | 243, 210, 162 | 0%, 14%, 33%, 5% | 36°, 77%, 79% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 27.5% | 217, 116, 58 | 0%, 47%, 73%, 15% | 22°, 68%, 54% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 13.7% | 160, 78, 92 | 0%, 51%, 42%, 37% | 350°, 34%, 47% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 2.2% | 58, 36, 28 | 0%, 38%, 52%, 77% | 16°, 35%, 17% |
Uluru Sunset 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 Uluru Sunset palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Uluru Sunset 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3A241C on #F3D2A2 |
Aa Sample Text
| 10.04:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #F3D2A2 on #3A241C |
Aa Sample Text
| 10.04:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #3A241C on #D9743A |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.49:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #D9743A on #3A241C |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.49:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #A04E5C on #F3D2A2 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.89:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #F3D2A2 on #A04E5C |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.89:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #3A241C on #A04E5C |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.58:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #A04E5C on #3A241C |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.58:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #D9743A on #F3D2A2 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.24:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F3D2A2 on #D9743A |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.24:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #A04E5C on #D9743A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.74:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #D9743A on #A04E5C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.74:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Triadic Scheme
The Uluru Sunset 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.
A triadic palette is often preferred by professional designers because it balances visual interest with cohesion.
History & Design Context
Best Design Use Cases
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Colors That Pair Well With Uluru Sunset
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 #D9743A on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #D9743A — 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 Uluru Sunset Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #D9743A for small UI elements on #F3D2A2 — at 2.2:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #3A241C — 10.0:1 against #F3D2A2 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #A04E5C carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #D9743A.
How to Implement the Uluru Sunset Color Scheme
To use this Uluru Sunset 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 #F3D2A2 for the main background and #D9743A for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #3A241C and #F3D2A2 is 10.04:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Uluru Sunset Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Uluru Sunset color palette?
The Uluru Sunset palette contains #F3D2A2, #D9743A, #A04E5C, #3A241C. 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 Uluru Sunset color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #3A241C on #F3D2A2 reaches 10.0:1 (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 Uluru Sunset palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #3A9FD9, #CEBC46, #181510 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 Uluru Sunset palette create?
Uluru Sunset reads as sunset, warm, earthy. Saturated orange drives the personality, grounded by saturated orange — a combination that works best when the light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Uluru Sunset color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Uluru Sunset 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 Uluru Sunset 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 Uluru Sunset's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.