Comet Trail Color Palette
#0C1224 · #3E5E8E · #D8E0E8 · #04060E
Use #0C1224 as the background. Use #3E5E8E as the primary accent. Use #D8E0E8 as secondary. Use #04060E as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Comet Trail — night, cool, moody, royal.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Comet Trail 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: 0.6% | 12, 18, 36 | 67%, 50%, 0%, 86% | 225°, 50%, 9% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 11.0% | 62, 94, 142 | 56%, 34%, 0%, 44% | 216°, 39%, 40% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 73.7% | 216, 224, 232 | 7%, 3%, 0%, 9% | 210°, 26%, 88% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 0.2% | 4, 6, 14 | 71%, 57%, 0%, 95% | 228°, 56%, 4% |
Comet Trail 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 Comet Trail palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Comet Trail 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #04060E on #D8E0E8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 15.18:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #D8E0E8 on #04060E |
Aa Sample Text
| 15.18:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #D8E0E8 on #0C1224 |
Aa Sample Text
| 13.96:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #0C1224 on #D8E0E8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 13.96:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #D8E0E8 on #3E5E8E |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.93:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #3E5E8E on #D8E0E8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.93:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #04060E on #3E5E8E |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.08:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #3E5E8E on #04060E |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.08:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #3E5E8E on #0C1224 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.83:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #0C1224 on #3E5E8E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.83:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #04060E on #0C1224 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.09:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #0C1224 on #04060E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.09:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Comet Trail 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 Comet Trail
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 #3E5E8E on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #3E5E8E — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
a paper-white carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Comet Trail Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #3E5E8E for small UI elements on #0C1224 — at 2.8:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Don't set body copy in #04060E on #0C1224 — 1.1:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Don't use #D8E0E8 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Comet Trail Color Scheme
To use this Comet Trail 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 #0C1224 for the main background and #3E5E8E for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #04060E and #0C1224 is 1.09:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Comet Trail Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Comet Trail color palette?
The Comet Trail palette contains #0C1224, #3E5E8E, #D8E0E8, #04060E. 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 Comet Trail color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #04060E on #D8E0E8 reaches 15.2:1 (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 Comet Trail palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #8E6E3E, #4E4884, #EBECEF 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 Comet Trail palette create?
Comet Trail reads as night, cool, moody. Gently saturated blue drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated blue — a combination that works best when the deep base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Comet Trail color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Comet Trail 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 Comet Trail 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 Comet Trail's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.