Ajrakh Color Palette
#EDE6DA · #333C74 · #1F2756 · #0B0E26
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.
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 |
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.
A split-complementary palette is often preferred by professional designers because it balances visual interest with cohesion.
History & Design Context
Best Design Use Cases
Industries This Palette Suits
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.
directly opposite #333C74 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #333C74 — 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 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.