Deep Fjord Color Palette
#26414E · #4A6E7A · #7A8E88 · #101E28
Use #26414E as the background. Use #4A6E7A as the primary accent. Use #7A8E88 as secondary. Use #101E28 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Deep Fjord — ocean, moody, cool, night.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Deep Fjord 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: 4.7% | 38, 65, 78 | 51%, 17%, 0%, 69% | 200°, 34%, 23% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 14.0% | 74, 110, 122 | 39%, 10%, 0%, 52% | 195°, 24%, 38% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 25.3% | 122, 142, 136 | 14%, 0%, 4%, 44% | 162°, 8%, 52% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 1.2% | 16, 30, 40 | 60%, 25%, 0%, 84% | 205°, 43%, 11% |
Deep Fjord 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 Deep Fjord palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Deep Fjord 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #101E28 on #7A8E88 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.89:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #7A8E88 on #101E28 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.89:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #7A8E88 on #26414E |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.11:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #26414E on #7A8E88 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.11:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #101E28 on #4A6E7A |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.07:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #4A6E7A on #101E28 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.07:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #4A6E7A on #26414E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.95:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #26414E on #4A6E7A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.95:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #7A8E88 on #4A6E7A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.59:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #4A6E7A on #7A8E88 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.59:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #101E28 on #26414E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.57:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #26414E on #101E28 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.57:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Custom Scheme
The Deep Fjord palette is built using a custom relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
A custom 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 Deep Fjord
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 #4A6E7A on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #4A6E7A — 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 Deep Fjord Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #4A6E7A for small UI elements on #26414E — at 2.0:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Don't set body copy in #101E28 on #26414E — 1.6:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Let #7A8E88 carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #4A6E7A.
How to Implement the Deep Fjord Color Scheme
To use this Deep Fjord 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 #26414E for the main background and #4A6E7A for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #101E28 and #26414E is 1.57:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Deep Fjord Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Deep Fjord color palette?
The Deep Fjord palette contains #26414E, #4A6E7A, #7A8E88, #101E28. 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 Deep Fjord color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #101E28 on #7A8E88 reaches 4.9:1 (AA). 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 Deep Fjord palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #78554A, #535A6E, #ECEEEF 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 Deep Fjord palette create?
Deep Fjord reads as ocean, moody, cool. Muted cyan-blue drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated cyan-blue — a combination that works best when the deep base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Deep Fjord color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Deep Fjord 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 Deep Fjord 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 Deep Fjord's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.