Aizome Color Palette
#E4E8EE · #38407E · #232B5C · #0B0F28
Use #E4E8EE as the background. Use #38407E as the primary accent. Use #232B5C as secondary. Use #0B0F28 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Aizome — cool, vintage, moody, earthy, royal.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Aizome 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: 80.4% | 228, 232, 238 | 4%, 3%, 0%, 7% | 216°, 23%, 91% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 6.0% | 56, 64, 126 | 56%, 49%, 0%, 51% | 233°, 38%, 36% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 2.9% | 35, 43, 92 | 62%, 53%, 0%, 64% | 232°, 45%, 25% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 0.6% | 11, 15, 40 | 73%, 62%, 0%, 84% | 232°, 57%, 10% |
Aizome 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 Aizome palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Aizome 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0B0F28 on #E4E8EE |
Aa Sample Text
| 15.34:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #E4E8EE on #0B0F28 |
Aa Sample Text
| 15.34:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #232B5C on #E4E8EE |
Aa Sample Text
| 10.87:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #E4E8EE on #232B5C |
Aa Sample Text
| 10.87:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #38407E on #E4E8EE |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.75:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #E4E8EE on #38407E |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.75:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #0B0F28 on #38407E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.98:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #38407E on #0B0F28 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.98:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #0B0F28 on #232B5C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.41:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #232B5C on #0B0F28 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.41:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #232B5C on #38407E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.40:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #38407E on #232B5C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.40:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Aizome 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 Aizome
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 #38407E on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #38407E — 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 Aizome Without Breaking Accessibility
- Use #38407E for buttons and links — it scores 7.8:1 against the #E4E8EE background (above the 3:1 UI-components threshold).
- Set body text in #0B0F28 — 15.3:1 against #E4E8EE passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #232B5C carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #38407E.
How to Implement the Aizome Color Scheme
To use this Aizome 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 #E4E8EE for the main background and #38407E for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #0B0F28 and #E4E8EE is 15.34:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Aizome Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Aizome color palette?
The Aizome palette contains #E4E8EE, #38407E, #232B5C, #0B0F28. 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 Aizome color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #0B0F28 on #E4E8EE reaches 15.3:1 (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 Aizome palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #7F7739, #564276, #131416 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 Aizome palette create?
Aizome reads as cool, vintage, moody. Gently saturated blue drives the personality, grounded by muted blue — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Aizome color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Aizome 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 Aizome 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 Aizome's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.