Zinfandel Jam Color Palette
#7A2E3A · #A84A5C · #D8909E · #2A0A10
Use #7A2E3A as the background. Use #A84A5C as the primary accent. Use #D8909E as secondary. Use #2A0A10 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Zinfandel Jam — jammy, bold, fruit-forward.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Zinfandel Jam 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: 6.4% | 122, 46, 58 | 0%, 62%, 52%, 52% | 351°, 45%, 33% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 14.0% | 168, 74, 92 | 0%, 56%, 45%, 34% | 349°, 39%, 47% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 37.0% | 216, 144, 158 | 0%, 33%, 27%, 15% | 348°, 48%, 71% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 0.7% | 42, 10, 16 | 0%, 76%, 62%, 84% | 349°, 62%, 10% |
Zinfandel Jam 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 Zinfandel Jam palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Zinfandel Jam 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2A0A10 on #D8909E |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.31:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #D8909E on #2A0A10 |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.31:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #D8909E on #7A2E3A |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.69:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #7A2E3A on #D8909E |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.69:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #2A0A10 on #A84A5C |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.31:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #A84A5C on #2A0A10 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.31:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #D8909E on #A84A5C |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.21:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #A84A5C on #D8909E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.21:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2A0A10 on #7A2E3A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.98:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #7A2E3A on #2A0A10 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.98:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #A84A5C on #7A2E3A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.67:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #7A2E3A on #A84A5C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.67:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Zinfandel Jam 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 Zinfandel Jam
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 #A84A5C on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #A84A5C — 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 Zinfandel Jam Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #A84A5C for small UI elements on #7A2E3A — at 1.7:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Don't set body copy in #2A0A10 on #7A2E3A — 2.0:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Don't use #D8909E behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Zinfandel Jam Color Scheme
To use this Zinfandel Jam 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 #7A2E3A for the main background and #A84A5C for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #2A0A10 and #7A2E3A is 1.98:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Zinfandel Jam Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Zinfandel Jam color palette?
The Zinfandel Jam palette contains #7A2E3A, #A84A5C, #D8909E, #2A0A10. 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 Zinfandel Jam color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #2A0A10 on #D8909E reaches 7.3:1 (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 Zinfandel Jam palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #49A795, #9B6B55, #EFEBEC 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 Zinfandel Jam palette create?
Zinfandel Jam reads as jammy, bold, fruit-forward. Gently saturated rose-red drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated rose-red — a combination that works best when the mid-tone base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Zinfandel Jam color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Zinfandel Jam 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 Zinfandel Jam 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 Zinfandel Jam's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.