Blood Moon Color Psychology & Meaning
A total lunar eclipse turns the moon copper-red because Earths atmosphere bends only the longest wavelengths onto the lunar surface. The palette captures that eerie warmth against the black of space.
#1A0A0A
#8A1828
#C8503A
#E8C8A0
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
Blood Moon Color Palette
#1A0A0A · #8A1828 · #C8503A · #E8C8A0
AAA
WCAG Grade
12.1:1
Contrast Ratio
1,200
Saves
3,200
AI Copies
Use #1A0A0A as the background. Use #8A1828 as the primary accent. Use #C8503A as secondary. Use #E8C8A0 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Blood Moon — dramatic, mysterious, dark.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Blood Moon 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: 0.5% | 26, 10, 10 | 0%, 62%, 62%, 90% | 0°, 44%, 7% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 6.2% | 138, 24, 40 | 0%, 83%, 71%, 46% | 352°, 70%, 32% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 18.3% | 200, 80, 58 | 0%, 60%, 71%, 22% | 9°, 56%, 51% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 61.0% | 232, 200, 160 | 0%, 14%, 31%, 9% | 33°, 61%, 77% |
Blood Moon 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 Blood Moon palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
#1A0A0A gently saturated red
#8A1828 saturated rose-red
#C8503A gently saturated red
#E8C8A0 gently saturated orange
Blood Moon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #E8C8A0 on #1A0A0A |
Aa Sample Text
| 12.09:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #1A0A0A on #E8C8A0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 12.09:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #E8C8A0 on #8A1828 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.89:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #8A1828 on #E8C8A0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.89:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #C8503A on #1A0A0A |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.27:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #1A0A0A on #C8503A |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.27:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #E8C8A0 on #C8503A |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.83:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C8503A on #E8C8A0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.83:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C8503A on #8A1828 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.08:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8A1828 on #C8503A |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.08:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8A1828 on #1A0A0A |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.05:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #1A0A0A on #8A1828 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.05:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Triadic Scheme
The Blood Moon palette is built using a triadic relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
Hue Wheel
A triadic palette is often preferred by professional designers because it balances visual interest with cohesion.
History & Design Context
Lunar eclipses have been recorded for millennia, and the blood moon carried omens in many cultures before astronomy explained it. The reddish moon appears in art from Mesopotamia to modern science fiction.
Best Design Use Cases
Use the near-black for backgrounds, the deep red for primary surfaces and CTAs, and the copper for highlights. The pale gold text keeps contrast high on the dark palette.
Industries This Palette Suits
Editorial, astronomy and science, horror and mystery media, events, music, gaming.
Colors That Pair Well With Blood Moon
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.
teal
directly opposite #8A1828 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
orange
30° beside #8A1828 — 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 Blood Moon Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #8A1828 for small UI elements on #1A0A0A — at 2.1:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #E8C8A0 — 12.1:1 against #1A0A0A passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #C8503A carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #8A1828.
How to Implement the Blood Moon Color Scheme
To use this Blood Moon 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 #1A0A0A for the main background and #8A1828 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #E8C8A0 and #1A0A0A is 12.09:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Blood Moon Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Blood Moon color palette?
The Blood Moon palette contains #1A0A0A, #8A1828, #C8503A, #E8C8A0. 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 Blood Moon color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #E8C8A0 on #1A0A0A reaches 12.1:1 (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 Blood Moon palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #1B9887, #834521, #EFEBEB 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 Blood Moon palette create?
Blood Moon reads as dramatic, mysterious, dark. Saturated rose-red drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated red — a combination that works best when the deep base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Blood Moon color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Blood Moon 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 Blood Moon 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 Blood Moon's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.