Ægir Sea Color Psychology & Meaning
Ægir is the giant of the sea who brews ale for the gods in his hall under the waves, and this palette is deep sea with foam blue. It feels vast and hospitable, the color of an ocean that is also a banquet hall.
#1E3A5C
#2E5C8E
#8EC8E8
#0E1E3A
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
Ægir Sea Color Palette
#1E3A5C · #2E5C8E · #8EC8E8 · #0E1E3A
Fail
WCAG Grade
1.4:1
Contrast Ratio
880
Saves
2,340
AI Copies
Use #1E3A5C as the background. Use #2E5C8E as the primary accent. Use #8EC8E8 as secondary. Use #0E1E3A as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Ægir Sea — aegir, sea, brew.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Ægir Sea 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: 4.1% | 30, 58, 92 | 67%, 37%, 0%, 64% | 213°, 51%, 24% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 10.2% | 46, 92, 142 | 68%, 35%, 0%, 44% | 211°, 51%, 37% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 52.9% | 142, 200, 232 | 39%, 14%, 0%, 9% | 201°, 66%, 73% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 1.3% | 14, 30, 58 | 76%, 48%, 0%, 77% | 218°, 61%, 14% |
Ægir Sea 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 Ægir Sea palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
#1E3A5C gently saturated cyan-blue
#2E5C8E gently saturated cyan-blue
#8EC8E8 saturated cyan-blue
#0E1E3A gently saturated blue
Ægir Sea 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0E1E3A on #8EC8E8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.15:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #8EC8E8 on #0E1E3A |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.15:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #8EC8E8 on #1E3A5C |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.38:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #1E3A5C on #8EC8E8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.38:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #8EC8E8 on #2E5C8E |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.81:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #2E5C8E on #8EC8E8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.81:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #0E1E3A on #2E5C8E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.40:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2E5C8E on #0E1E3A |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.40:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2E5C8E on #1E3A5C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.67:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #1E3A5C on #2E5C8E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.67:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #0E1E3A on #1E3A5C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.43:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #1E3A5C on #0E1E3A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.43:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Ægir Sea 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.
Hue Wheel
A analogous palette is often preferred by professional designers because it creates a calm, serene atmosphere by using neighboring colors.
History & Design Context
Ægir, whose name means sea, was feared by sailors but hosted the gods at his feasts, brewing with a cauldron borrowed from Thor; his daughters were the waves, and the skaldic kenning called the sea Ægirs ale.
Best Design Use Cases
Use the deep sea for the water, foam blue for the accents, pale blue for highlights, and the darkest navy for text.
Industries This Palette Suits
Literature, gaming, film, sailing, Norse heritage.
Colors That Pair Well With Ægir Sea
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.
orange
directly opposite #2E5C8E on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
blue
30° beside #2E5C8E — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
tinted neutral
a paper-white carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Ægir Sea Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #2E5C8E for small UI elements on #1E3A5C — 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 #0E1E3A on #1E3A5C — 1.4:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Don't use #8EC8E8 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Ægir Sea Color Scheme
To use this Ægir Sea 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 #1E3A5C for the main background and #2E5C8E for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #0E1E3A and #1E3A5C is 1.43:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Ægir Sea Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Ægir Sea color palette?
The Ægir Sea palette contains #1E3A5C, #2E5C8E, #8EC8E8, #0E1E3A. 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 Ægir Sea color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #0E1E3A on #8EC8E8 reaches 9.1:1 (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 Ægir Sea palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #8E602E, #393885, #EBEDEF 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 Ægir Sea palette create?
Ægir Sea reads as aegir, sea, brew. Gently saturated cyan-blue drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated cyan-blue — a combination that works best when the deep base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Ægir Sea color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Ægir Sea 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 Ægir Sea 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 Ægir Sea's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.