Azurite Color Psychology & Meaning
Azurite is the deep blue of a freshly broken mineral, richer and darker than any sky. It feels substantial and ancient, the color of cathedral ceilings painted by medieval masters.
#2A52BE
#5A7FD4
#A8C0EC
#0A1B3F
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
Azurite Color Palette
#2A52BE · #5A7FD4 · #A8C0EC · #0A1B3F
Fail
WCAG Grade
2.5:1
Contrast Ratio
1,010
Saves
2,760
AI Copies
Use #2A52BE as the background. Use #5A7FD4 as the primary accent. Use #A8C0EC as secondary. Use #0A1B3F as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Azurite — deep, mineral, rich.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Azurite 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: 10.2% | 42, 82, 190 | 78%, 57%, 0%, 25% | 224°, 64%, 45% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 22.1% | 90, 127, 212 | 58%, 40%, 0%, 17% | 222°, 59%, 59% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 52.1% | 168, 192, 236 | 29%, 19%, 0%, 7% | 219°, 64%, 79% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 1.2% | 10, 27, 63 | 84%, 57%, 0%, 75% | 221°, 73%, 14% |
Azurite 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 Azurite palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
#2A52BE gently saturated blue
#5A7FD4 gently saturated blue
#A8C0EC gently saturated blue
#0A1B3F saturated blue
Azurite 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0A1B3F on #A8C0EC |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.20:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #A8C0EC on #0A1B3F |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.20:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #0A1B3F on #5A7FD4 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.37:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #5A7FD4 on #0A1B3F |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.37:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #A8C0EC on #2A52BE |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.74:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #2A52BE on #A8C0EC |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.74:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #0A1B3F on #2A52BE |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.46:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2A52BE on #0A1B3F |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.46:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #A8C0EC on #5A7FD4 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.11:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #5A7FD4 on #A8C0EC |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.11:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #5A7FD4 on #2A52BE |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.78:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2A52BE on #5A7FD4 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.78:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Azurite 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
Ground from the mineral of the same name, azurite was the most important blue pigment of the Middle Ages before ultramarine became affordable. Its crystals were also prized as gemstones.
Best Design Use Cases
Use azurite for deep, mineral-rich brand surfaces. The mid blues handle supporting sections, the pale blue keeps light areas airy, and the darkest blue grounds text with richness.
Industries This Palette Suits
Art, geology, jewelry, heritage brands, museums.
Colors That Pair Well With Azurite
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 #5A7FD4 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
violet
30° beside #5A7FD4 — 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 Azurite Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #5A7FD4 for small UI elements on #2A52BE — at 1.8:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Don't set body copy in #0A1B3F on #2A52BE — 2.5:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Don't use #A8C0EC behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Azurite Color Scheme
To use this Azurite 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 #2A52BE for the main background and #5A7FD4 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #0A1B3F and #2A52BE is 2.46:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Azurite Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Azurite color palette?
The Azurite palette contains #2A52BE, #5A7FD4, #A8C0EC, #0A1B3F. 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 Azurite color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #0A1B3F on #A8C0EC reaches 9.2:1 (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 Azurite palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #D4AF59, #7863CA, #EAECF0 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 Azurite palette create?
Azurite reads as deep, mineral, rich. Gently saturated blue drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated blue — a combination that works best when the mid-tone base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Azurite color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Azurite 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 Azurite 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 Azurite's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.