Blue Mile Color Palette
#DEE4E8 · #16305E · #24427E · #081226
Use #DEE4E8 as the background. Use #16305E as the primary accent. Use #24427E as secondary. Use #081226 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Blue Mile — ocean, cool, night, moody.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Blue Mile 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: 76.8% | 222, 228, 232 | 4%, 2%, 0%, 9% | 204°, 18%, 89% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 3.1% | 22, 48, 94 | 77%, 49%, 0%, 63% | 218°, 62%, 23% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 5.8% | 36, 66, 126 | 71%, 48%, 0%, 51% | 220°, 56%, 32% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 0.6% | 8, 18, 38 | 79%, 53%, 0%, 85% | 220°, 65%, 9% |
Blue Mile 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 Blue Mile palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Blue Mile 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #081226 on #DEE4E8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 14.55:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #DEE4E8 on #081226 |
Aa Sample Text
| 14.55:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #16305E on #DEE4E8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 10.11:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #DEE4E8 on #16305E |
Aa Sample Text
| 10.11:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #24427E on #DEE4E8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.59:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #DEE4E8 on #24427E |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.59:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #081226 on #24427E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.92:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #24427E on #081226 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.92:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #081226 on #16305E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.44:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #16305E on #081226 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.44:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #24427E on #16305E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.33:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #16305E on #24427E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.33:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Blue Mile 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.
A analogous palette is often preferred by professional designers because it creates a calm, serene atmosphere by using neighboring colors.
History & Design Context
Best Design Use Cases
Industries This Palette Suits
Colors That Pair Well With Blue Mile
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 #16305E on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #16305E — 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 Blue Mile Without Breaking Accessibility
- Use #16305E for buttons and links — it scores 10.1:1 against the #DEE4E8 background (above the 3:1 UI-components threshold).
- Set body text in #081226 — 14.6:1 against #DEE4E8 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #24427E carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #16305E.
How to Implement the Blue Mile Color Scheme
To use this Blue Mile 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 #DEE4E8 for the main background and #16305E for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #081226 and #DEE4E8 is 14.55:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Blue Mile Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Blue Mile color palette?
The Blue Mile palette contains #DEE4E8, #16305E, #24427E, #081226. 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 Blue Mile color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #081226 on #DEE4E8 reaches 14.6:1 (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 Blue Mile palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #916822, #241C59, #131515 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 Blue Mile palette create?
Blue Mile reads as ocean, cool, night. Gently saturated blue drives the personality, grounded by muted cyan-blue — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Blue Mile color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Blue Mile 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 Blue Mile 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 Blue Mile's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.