Cherenkov Radiation Color Palette
#DDE2F2 · #2E44A6 · #1A2980 · #070C3C
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.
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 |
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.
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 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.
directly opposite #2E44A6 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #2E44A6 — 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 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.