#C8B890
#8E7A5C
#5C8EA8
#2E2414
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text

Zaragoza Basilica Color Palette

#C8B890 · #8E7A5C · #5C8EA8 · #2E2414

AAA
WCAG Grade
7.8:1
Contrast Ratio
870
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Use #C8B890 as the background. Use #8E7A5C as the primary accent. Use #5C8EA8 as secondary. Use #2E2414 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Zaragoza Basilica — basilica, mudejar, river.

Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values

Technical breakdown for the Zaragoza Basilica 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: 48.6%
200, 184, 144 0%, 8%, 28%, 22% 43°, 34%, 67%
Primary Accent
Luminance: 20.4%
142, 122, 92 0%, 14%, 35%, 44% 36°, 21%, 46%
Secondary
Luminance: 24.4%
92, 142, 168 45%, 15%, 0%, 34% 201°, 30%, 51%
Body Text
Luminance: 1.9%
46, 36, 20 0%, 22%, 57%, 82% 37°, 39%, 13%

Zaragoza Basilica 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 Zaragoza Basilica palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.

#C8B890 gently saturated orange
#8E7A5C muted orange
#5C8EA8 gently saturated cyan-blue
#2E2414 gently saturated orange

Zaragoza Basilica 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
#2E2414 on #C8B890
Aa Sample Text
7.77:1 AAA Body text, headings, UI
#C8B890 on #2E2414
Aa Sample Text
7.77:1 AAA Body text, headings, UI
#2E2414 on #5C8EA8
Aa Sample Text
4.27:1 Fail Large headings, UI components
#5C8EA8 on #2E2414
Aa Sample Text
4.27:1 Fail Large headings, UI components
#2E2414 on #8E7A5C
Aa Sample Text
3.69:1 Fail Large headings, UI components
#8E7A5C on #2E2414
Aa Sample Text
3.69:1 Fail Large headings, UI components
#8E7A5C on #C8B890
Aa Sample Text
2.11:1 Fail Decorative use only
#C8B890 on #8E7A5C
Aa Sample Text
2.11:1 Fail Decorative use only
#5C8EA8 on #C8B890
Aa Sample Text
1.82:1 Fail Decorative use only
#C8B890 on #5C8EA8
Aa Sample Text
1.82:1 Fail Decorative use only
#5C8EA8 on #8E7A5C
Aa Sample Text
1.16:1 Fail Decorative use only
#8E7A5C on #5C8EA8
Aa Sample Text
1.16:1 Fail Decorative use only

Zaragoza Basilica Color Psychology & Meaning

Zaragoza is the city of the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, its domes and towers rising above the Ebro, and this palette is warm stone with river blue. It feels grand and devotional, the color of a pilgrimage city with two cathedrals.

Color Harmony: Split-Complementary Scheme

The Zaragoza Basilica palette is built using a split-complementary relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.

Hue Wheel

A split-complementary palette is often preferred by professional designers because it balances visual interest with cohesion.

History & Design Context

The Basilica of the Pillar was begun in 1681 on the site where tradition says the Virgin appeared to Saint James; Zaragoza also preserves Mudejar towers declared UNESCO heritage, and the Roman walls of ancient Caesaraugusta.

Best Design Use Cases

Use the warm stone for facades, umber for accents, river blue for the Ebro, and dark brown for text.

Industries This Palette Suits

Pilgrimage, tourism, heritage, festivals.

Colors That Pair Well With Zaragoza Basilica

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.

blue

directly opposite #8E7A5C on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy

yellow

30° beside #8E7A5C — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension

tinted neutral

a ink-black carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers

Using Zaragoza Basilica Without Breaking Accessibility

  • Avoid #8E7A5C for small UI elements on #C8B890 — at 2.1:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
  • Set body text in #2E2414 — 7.8:1 against #C8B890 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
  • Let #5C8EA8 carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #8E7A5C.

How to Implement the Zaragoza Basilica Color Scheme

To use this Zaragoza Basilica 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 #C8B890 for the main background and #8E7A5C for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.

Accessibility Note

The contrast ratio between #2E2414 and #C8B890 is 7.77:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.

Zaragoza Basilica Palette — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the hex codes in the Zaragoza Basilica color palette?

The Zaragoza Basilica palette contains #C8B890, #8E7A5C, #5C8EA8, #2E2414. 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 Zaragoza Basilica color palette accessible (WCAG)?

Yes for its strongest pairings: #2E2414 on #C8B890 reaches 7.8:1 (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 Zaragoza Basilica palette?

Beyond its own four colors, #5D708E, #808268, #161513 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 Zaragoza Basilica palette create?

Zaragoza Basilica reads as basilica, mudejar, river. Muted 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 Zaragoza Basilica color palette commercially?

Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Zaragoza Basilica 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 Zaragoza Basilica 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 Zaragoza Basilica's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.

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