Convoy Blue Color Palette
#DCDEDC · #1E2E52 · #121E3C · #080C1A
Use #DCDEDC as the background. Use #1E2E52 as the primary accent. Use #121E3C as secondary. Use #080C1A as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Convoy Blue — vintage, cool, night, moody.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Convoy Blue 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: 72.6% | 220, 222, 220 | 1%, 0%, 1%, 13% | 120°, 3%, 87% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 2.8% | 30, 46, 82 | 63%, 44%, 0%, 68% | 222°, 46%, 22% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 1.4% | 18, 30, 60 | 70%, 50%, 0%, 76% | 223°, 54%, 15% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 0.4% | 8, 12, 26 | 69%, 54%, 0%, 90% | 227°, 53%, 7% |
Convoy Blue 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 Convoy Blue palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Convoy Blue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #080C1A on #DCDEDC |
Aa Sample Text
| 14.40:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #DCDEDC on #080C1A |
Aa Sample Text
| 14.40:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #121E3C on #DCDEDC |
Aa Sample Text
| 12.16:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #DCDEDC on #121E3C |
Aa Sample Text
| 12.16:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #1E2E52 on #DCDEDC |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.90:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #DCDEDC on #1E2E52 |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.90:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #080C1A on #1E2E52 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.45:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #1E2E52 on #080C1A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.45:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #121E3C on #1E2E52 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.23:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #1E2E52 on #121E3C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.23:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #080C1A on #121E3C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.18:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #121E3C on #080C1A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.18:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Triadic Scheme
The Convoy Blue 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 Convoy Blue
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 #1E2E52 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #1E2E52 — 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 Convoy Blue Without Breaking Accessibility
- Use #1E2E52 for buttons and links — it scores 9.9:1 against the #DCDEDC background (above the 3:1 UI-components threshold).
- Set body text in #080C1A — 14.4:1 against #DCDEDC passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #121E3C carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a deep lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #1E2E52.
How to Implement the Convoy Blue Color Scheme
To use this Convoy Blue 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 #DCDEDC for the main background and #1E2E52 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #080C1A and #DCDEDC is 14.40:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Convoy Blue Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Convoy Blue color palette?
The Convoy Blue palette contains #DCDEDC, #1E2E52, #121E3C, #080C1A. 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 Convoy Blue color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #080C1A on #DCDEDC 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 Convoy Blue palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #826A30, #2C244C, #141514 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 Convoy Blue palette create?
Convoy Blue reads as vintage, cool, night. 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 Convoy Blue color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Convoy Blue 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 Convoy Blue 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 Convoy Blue's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.