Civil Twilight Color Palette
#EFD0C4 · #B07A94 · #4E5E86 · #1E2A44
Use #EFD0C4 as the background. Use #B07A94 as the primary accent. Use #4E5E86 as secondary. Use #1E2A44 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Civil Twilight — sunset, moody, cool, night, pastel.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Civil Twilight 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: 67.4% | 239, 208, 196 | 0%, 13%, 18%, 6% | 17°, 57%, 85% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 25.3% | 176, 122, 148 | 0%, 31%, 16%, 31% | 331°, 25%, 58% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 11.3% | 78, 94, 134 | 42%, 30%, 0%, 47% | 223°, 26%, 42% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 2.3% | 30, 42, 68 | 56%, 38%, 0%, 73% | 221°, 39%, 19% |
Civil Twilight 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 Civil Twilight palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Civil Twilight 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1E2A44 on #EFD0C4 |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.86:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #EFD0C4 on #1E2A44 |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.86:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #4E5E86 on #EFD0C4 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.43:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #EFD0C4 on #4E5E86 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.43:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #1E2A44 on #B07A94 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.12:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #B07A94 on #1E2A44 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.12:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #B07A94 on #EFD0C4 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.39:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #EFD0C4 on #B07A94 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.39:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #1E2A44 on #4E5E86 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.22:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #4E5E86 on #1E2A44 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.22:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #4E5E86 on #B07A94 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.85:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #B07A94 on #4E5E86 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.85:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Triadic Scheme
The Civil Twilight 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.
A triadic palette is often preferred by professional designers because it balances visual interest with cohesion.
History & Design Context
Best Design Use Cases
Industries This Palette Suits
Colors That Pair Well With Civil Twilight
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 #B07A94 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #B07A94 — 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 Civil Twilight Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #B07A94 for small UI elements on #EFD0C4 — at 2.4:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #1E2A44 — 9.9:1 against #EFD0C4 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #4E5E86 carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #B07A94.
How to Implement the Civil Twilight Color Scheme
To use this Civil Twilight 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 #EFD0C4 for the main background and #B07A94 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #1E2A44 and #EFD0C4 is 9.86:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Civil Twilight Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Civil Twilight color palette?
The Civil Twilight palette contains #EFD0C4, #B07A94, #4E5E86, #1E2A44. 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 Civil Twilight color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #1E2A44 on #EFD0C4 reaches 9.9:1 (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 Civil Twilight palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #79AF95, #A48484, #171311 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 Civil Twilight palette create?
Civil Twilight reads as sunset, moody, cool. Gently saturated rose-red drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated orange — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Civil Twilight color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Civil Twilight 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 Civil Twilight 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 Civil Twilight's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.