#1E1E3A
#8E8EC8
#E8D8A8
#0E0E1E
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text

Andromeda Galaxy Color Palette

#1E1E3A · #8E8EC8 · #E8D8A8 · #0E0E1E

Fail
WCAG Grade
1.2:1
Contrast Ratio
950
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AI Prompt

Use #1E1E3A as the background. Use #8E8EC8 as the primary accent. Use #E8D8A8 as secondary. Use #0E0E1E as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Andromeda Galaxy — andromeda, spiral, galaxy.

Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values

Technical breakdown for the Andromeda Galaxy 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: 1.5%
30, 30, 58 48%, 48%, 0%, 77% 240°, 32%, 17%
Primary Accent
Luminance: 29.3%
142, 142, 200 29%, 29%, 0%, 22% 240°, 35%, 67%
Secondary
Luminance: 69.1%
232, 216, 168 0%, 7%, 28%, 9% 45°, 58%, 78%
Body Text
Luminance: 0.5%
14, 14, 30 53%, 53%, 0%, 88% 240°, 36%, 9%

Andromeda Galaxy 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 Andromeda Galaxy palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.

#1E1E3A gently saturated blue
#8E8EC8 gently saturated blue
#E8D8A8 gently saturated orange
#0E0E1E gently saturated blue

Andromeda Galaxy 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
#0E0E1E on #E8D8A8
Aa Sample Text
13.47:1 AAA Body text, headings, UI
#E8D8A8 on #0E0E1E
Aa Sample Text
13.47:1 AAA Body text, headings, UI
#E8D8A8 on #1E1E3A
Aa Sample Text
11.38:1 AAA Body text, headings, UI
#1E1E3A on #E8D8A8
Aa Sample Text
11.38:1 AAA Body text, headings, UI
#0E0E1E on #8E8EC8
Aa Sample Text
6.23:1 AA Body text, UI
#8E8EC8 on #0E0E1E
Aa Sample Text
6.23:1 AA Body text, UI
#8E8EC8 on #1E1E3A
Aa Sample Text
5.26:1 AA Body text, UI
#1E1E3A on #8E8EC8
Aa Sample Text
5.26:1 AA Body text, UI
#E8D8A8 on #8E8EC8
Aa Sample Text
2.16:1 Fail Decorative use only
#8E8EC8 on #E8D8A8
Aa Sample Text
2.16:1 Fail Decorative use only
#0E0E1E on #1E1E3A
Aa Sample Text
1.18:1 Fail Decorative use only
#1E1E3A on #0E0E1E
Aa Sample Text
1.18:1 Fail Decorative use only

Andromeda Galaxy Color Psychology & Meaning

Andromeda is the great spiral galaxy nearest to us, a smudge of light in the autumn sky that is really a trillion stars, and this palette is space indigo with galaxy gold. It feels close and immense, the color of our neighbor that is coming toward us.

Color Harmony: Split-Complementary Scheme

The Andromeda Galaxy 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

Andromeda was cataloged by Persian astronomers in the 10th century and first recognized as a separate galaxy by Edwin Hubble in 1923; it is on a collision course with the Milky Way, expected in about 4.5 billion years.

Best Design Use Cases

Use the space indigo for the sky, galaxy gold for the core, pale indigo for the disk, and the darkest for the base.

Industries This Palette Suits

Astronomy, astrophotography, education, science communication.

Colors That Pair Well With Andromeda Galaxy

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 #8E8EC8 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy

violet

30° beside #8E8EC8 — 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 Andromeda Galaxy Without Breaking Accessibility

  • Use #8E8EC8 for buttons and links — it scores 5.3:1 against the #1E1E3A background (above the 3:1 UI-components threshold).
  • Don't set body copy in #0E0E1E on #1E1E3A — 1.2:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
  • Don't use #E8D8A8 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.

How to Implement the Andromeda Galaxy Color Scheme

To use this Andromeda Galaxy 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 #1E1E3A for the main background and #8E8EC8 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.

Accessibility Note

The contrast ratio between #0E0E1E and #1E1E3A is 1.18:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.

Andromeda Galaxy Palette — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the hex codes in the Andromeda Galaxy color palette?

The Andromeda Galaxy palette contains #1E1E3A, #8E8EC8, #E8D8A8, #0E0E1E. 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 Andromeda Galaxy color palette accessible (WCAG)?

Yes for its strongest pairings: #0E0E1E on #E8D8A8 reaches 13.5:1 (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 Andromeda Galaxy palette?

Beyond its own four colors, #C8C88D, #AB96C0, #ECECEF 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 Andromeda Galaxy palette create?

Andromeda Galaxy reads as andromeda, spiral, galaxy. Gently saturated blue drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated blue — a combination that works best when the deep base gets most of the canvas.

Can I use the Andromeda Galaxy color palette commercially?

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

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