Breton Stripe Color Palette
#EFF0F1 · #3A4280 · #242A62 · #0C102C
Use #EFF0F1 as the background. Use #3A4280 as the primary accent. Use #242A62 as secondary. Use #0C102C as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Breton Stripe — vintage, cool, mono, ocean, pastel.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Breton Stripe 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: 87.0% | 239, 240, 241 | 1%, 0%, 0%, 5% | 210°, 7%, 94% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 6.4% | 58, 66, 128 | 55%, 48%, 0%, 50% | 233°, 38%, 36% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 2.9% | 36, 42, 98 | 63%, 57%, 0%, 62% | 234°, 46%, 26% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 0.6% | 12, 16, 44 | 73%, 64%, 0%, 83% | 233°, 57%, 11% |
Breton Stripe 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 Breton Stripe palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Breton Stripe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0C102C on #EFF0F1 |
Aa Sample Text
| 16.34:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #EFF0F1 on #0C102C |
Aa Sample Text
| 16.34:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #242A62 on #EFF0F1 |
Aa Sample Text
| 11.63:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #EFF0F1 on #242A62 |
Aa Sample Text
| 11.63:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #3A4280 on #EFF0F1 |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.10:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #EFF0F1 on #3A4280 |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.10:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #0C102C on #3A4280 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.02:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #3A4280 on #0C102C |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.02:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #242A62 on #3A4280 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.43:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #3A4280 on #242A62 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.43:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #0C102C on #242A62 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.41:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #242A62 on #0C102C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.41:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Breton Stripe 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 Breton Stripe
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 #3A4280 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #3A4280 — 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 Breton Stripe Without Breaking Accessibility
- Use #3A4280 for buttons and links — it scores 8.1:1 against the #EFF0F1 background (above the 3:1 UI-components threshold).
- Set body text in #0C102C — 16.3:1 against #EFF0F1 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #242A62 carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #3A4280.
How to Implement the Breton Stripe Color Scheme
To use this Breton Stripe 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 #EFF0F1 for the main background and #3A4280 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #0C102C and #EFF0F1 is 16.34:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Breton Stripe Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Breton Stripe color palette?
The Breton Stripe palette contains #EFF0F1, #3A4280, #242A62, #0C102C. 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 Breton Stripe color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #0C102C on #EFF0F1 reaches 16.3:1 (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 Breton Stripe palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #7F7739, #564276, #141415 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 Breton Stripe palette create?
Breton Stripe reads as vintage, cool, mono. Gently saturated blue drives the personality, grounded by neutral gray — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Breton Stripe color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Breton Stripe 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 Breton Stripe 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 Breton Stripe's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.