#DDE2F2
#2E44A6
#1A2980
#070C3C
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text

Cherenkov Radiation Color Palette

#DDE2F2 · #2E44A6 · #1A2980 · #070C3C

AAA
WCAG Grade
14.4:1
Contrast Ratio
803
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Use #DDE2F2 as the background. Use #2E44A6 as the primary accent. Use #1A2980 as secondary. Use #070C3C as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Cherenkov Radiation — neon, cool, night, mono, moody.

Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values

Technical breakdown for the Cherenkov Radiation 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: 76.2%
221, 226, 242 9%, 7%, 0%, 5% 226°, 45%, 91%
Primary Accent
Luminance: 7.5%
46, 68, 166 72%, 59%, 0%, 35% 229°, 57%, 42%
Secondary
Luminance: 3.4%
26, 41, 128 80%, 68%, 0%, 50% 231°, 66%, 30%
Body Text
Luminance: 0.6%
7, 12, 60 88%, 80%, 0%, 76% 234°, 79%, 13%

Cherenkov Radiation 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 Cherenkov Radiation palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.

#DDE2F2 gently saturated blue
#2E44A6 gently saturated blue
#1A2980 saturated blue
#070C3C saturated blue

Cherenkov Radiation 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
#070C3C on #DDE2F2
Aa Sample Text
14.41:1 AAA Body text, headings, UI
#DDE2F2 on #070C3C
Aa Sample Text
14.41:1 AAA Body text, headings, UI
#1A2980 on #DDE2F2
Aa Sample Text
9.71:1 AAA Body text, headings, UI
#DDE2F2 on #1A2980
Aa Sample Text
9.71:1 AAA Body text, headings, UI
#2E44A6 on #DDE2F2
Aa Sample Text
6.51:1 AA Body text, UI
#DDE2F2 on #2E44A6
Aa Sample Text
6.51:1 AA Body text, UI
#070C3C on #2E44A6
Aa Sample Text
2.21:1 Fail Decorative use only
#2E44A6 on #070C3C
Aa Sample Text
2.21:1 Fail Decorative use only
#1A2980 on #2E44A6
Aa Sample Text
1.49:1 Fail Decorative use only
#2E44A6 on #1A2980
Aa Sample Text
1.49:1 Fail Decorative use only
#070C3C on #1A2980
Aa Sample Text
1.48:1 Fail Decorative use only
#1A2980 on #070C3C
Aa Sample Text
1.48:1 Fail Decorative use only

Cherenkov Radiation Color Psychology & Meaning

Cherenkov radiation is the blue glow of a reactor pool, and it is physically the optical equivalent of a sonic boom: light produced because a particle is moving through water faster than light travels in water, and this palette is pool pale with reactor deep. It feels impossible and beautiful, the color of a swimming pool that is emitting light.

Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme

The Cherenkov Radiation 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

Pavel Cherenkov received the Nobel Prize in 1958 for explaining the effect, which is now used in particle detectors; because it is produced in the visible spectrum mainly towards the blue end, spent fuel rods glow indigo.

Best Design Use Cases

Use the pool pale for page backgrounds, cerenkov indigo for calls to action, reactor deep for card accents, and shield dark for text.

Industries This Palette Suits

Fine fragrance, jewellery, publishing, editorial and museum identity.

Colors That Pair Well With Cherenkov Radiation

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 #2E44A6 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy

violet

30° beside #2E44A6 — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension

tinted neutral

a ink-black carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers

Using Cherenkov Radiation Without Breaking Accessibility

  • Use #2E44A6 for buttons and links — it scores 6.5:1 against the #DDE2F2 background (above the 3:1 UI-components threshold).
  • Set body text in #070C3C — 14.4:1 against #DDE2F2 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
  • Let #1A2980 carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #2E44A6.

How to Implement the Cherenkov Radiation Color Scheme

To use this Cherenkov Radiation 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 #DDE2F2 for the main background and #2E44A6 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.

Accessibility Note

The contrast ratio between #070C3C and #DDE2F2 is 14.41:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.

Cherenkov Radiation Palette — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the hex codes in the Cherenkov Radiation color palette?

The Cherenkov Radiation palette contains #DDE2F2, #2E44A6, #1A2980, #070C3C. 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 Cherenkov Radiation color palette accessible (WCAG)?

Yes for its strongest pairings: #070C3C on #DDE2F2 reaches 14.4:1 (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 Cherenkov Radiation palette?

Beyond its own four colors, #A8922E, #59399D, #121317 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 Cherenkov Radiation palette create?

Cherenkov Radiation reads as neon, cool, night. Gently saturated blue drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated blue — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.

Can I use the Cherenkov Radiation color palette commercially?

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

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