#EDE6DA
#333C74
#1F2756
#0B0E26
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text

Ajrakh Color Palette

#EDE6DA · #333C74 · #1F2756 · #0B0E26

AAA
WCAG Grade
15.3:1
Contrast Ratio
1,104
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Use #EDE6DA as the background. Use #333C74 as the primary accent. Use #1F2756 as secondary. Use #0B0E26 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Ajrakh — vintage, earthy, royal, warm, moody.

Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values

Technical breakdown for the Ajrakh 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: 79.7%
237, 230, 218 0%, 3%, 8%, 7% 38°, 35%, 89%
Primary Accent
Luminance: 5.2%
51, 60, 116 56%, 48%, 0%, 55% 232°, 39%, 33%
Secondary
Luminance: 2.4%
31, 39, 86 64%, 55%, 0%, 66% 231°, 47%, 23%
Body Text
Luminance: 0.5%
11, 14, 38 71%, 63%, 0%, 85% 233°, 55%, 10%

Ajrakh 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 Ajrakh palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.

#EDE6DA gently saturated orange
#333C74 gently saturated blue
#1F2756 gently saturated blue
#0B0E26 gently saturated blue

Ajrakh 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
#0B0E26 on #EDE6DA
Aa Sample Text
15.32:1 AAA Body text, headings, UI
#EDE6DA on #0B0E26
Aa Sample Text
15.32:1 AAA Body text, headings, UI
#1F2756 on #EDE6DA
Aa Sample Text
11.42:1 AAA Body text, headings, UI
#EDE6DA on #1F2756
Aa Sample Text
11.42:1 AAA Body text, headings, UI
#333C74 on #EDE6DA
Aa Sample Text
8.30:1 AAA Body text, headings, UI
#EDE6DA on #333C74
Aa Sample Text
8.30:1 AAA Body text, headings, UI
#0B0E26 on #333C74
Aa Sample Text
1.85:1 Fail Decorative use only
#333C74 on #0B0E26
Aa Sample Text
1.85:1 Fail Decorative use only
#1F2756 on #333C74
Aa Sample Text
1.38:1 Fail Decorative use only
#333C74 on #1F2756
Aa Sample Text
1.38:1 Fail Decorative use only
#0B0E26 on #1F2756
Aa Sample Text
1.34:1 Fail Decorative use only
#1F2756 on #0B0E26
Aa Sample Text
1.34:1 Fail Decorative use only

Ajrakh Color Psychology & Meaning

Ajrakh is printed on both sides of the cloth in a sequence of resist and mordant steps, so the finished textile has no obvious front or back, and this palette is madder pale with block deep. It feels geometric and ceremonial, the color of a shawl worn as a turban and a garment at once.

Color Harmony: Split-Complementary Scheme

The Ajrakh 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

Ajrakh printing in Sindh and Kutch uses natural dyes including indigo and madder, and the pattern is built up through more than a dozen separate printing and washing stages.

Best Design Use Cases

Use the madder pale for large surfaces, ajrakh indigo for links and buttons, block deep for fine details, and resist dark for text.

Industries This Palette Suits

Interiors, hospitality, nightlife brands, cinematic and streaming titles.

Colors That Pair Well With Ajrakh

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.

yellow

directly opposite #333C74 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy

violet

30° beside #333C74 — 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 Ajrakh Without Breaking Accessibility

  • Use #333C74 for buttons and links — it scores 8.3:1 against the #EDE6DA background (above the 3:1 UI-components threshold).
  • Set body text in #0B0E26 — 15.3:1 against #EDE6DA passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
  • Let #1F2756 carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a deep lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #333C74.

How to Implement the Ajrakh Color Scheme

To use this Ajrakh 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 #EDE6DA for the main background and #333C74 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.

Accessibility Note

The contrast ratio between #0B0E26 and #EDE6DA is 15.32:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.

Ajrakh Palette — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the hex codes in the Ajrakh color palette?

The Ajrakh palette contains #EDE6DA, #333C74, #1F2756, #0B0E26. 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 Ajrakh color palette accessible (WCAG)?

Yes for its strongest pairings: #0B0E26 on #EDE6DA 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 Ajrakh palette?

Beyond its own four colors, #7C7336, #4E3C6D, #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 Ajrakh palette create?

Ajrakh reads as vintage, earthy, royal. Gently saturated blue drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated orange — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.

Can I use the Ajrakh color palette commercially?

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

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