Deep Sleep Color Palette
#2E3A46 · #46566A · #1C2630 · #6E7E94
Use #2E3A46 as the background. Use #46566A as the primary accent. Use #1C2630 as secondary. Use #6E7E94 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Deep Sleep — moody, night, cool, mono.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Deep Sleep 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: 4.0% | 46, 58, 70 | 34%, 17%, 0%, 73% | 210°, 21%, 23% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 9.0% | 70, 86, 106 | 34%, 19%, 0%, 58% | 213°, 20%, 35% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 1.8% | 28, 38, 48 | 42%, 21%, 0%, 81% | 210°, 26%, 15% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 20.4% | 110, 126, 148 | 26%, 15%, 0%, 42% | 215°, 15%, 51% |
Deep Sleep 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 Sleep palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Deep Sleep 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6E7E94 on #1C2630 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.71:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #1C2630 on #6E7E94 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.71:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #6E7E94 on #2E3A46 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.80:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2E3A46 on #6E7E94 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.80:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #1C2630 on #46566A |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.04:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #46566A on #1C2630 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.04:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #6E7E94 on #46566A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.81:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #46566A on #6E7E94 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.81:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #46566A on #2E3A46 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.55:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2E3A46 on #46566A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.55:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #1C2630 on #2E3A46 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.32:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2E3A46 on #1C2630 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.32:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Deep Sleep 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 Deep Sleep
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 #46566A on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #46566A — 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 Sleep Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #46566A for small UI elements on #2E3A46 — at 1.5:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Don't set body copy in #6E7E94 on #2E3A46 — 2.8:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Let #1C2630 carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a deep lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #46566A.
How to Implement the Deep Sleep Color Scheme
To use this Deep Sleep 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 #2E3A46 for the main background and #46566A for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #6E7E94 and #2E3A46 is 2.80:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Deep Sleep Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Deep Sleep color palette?
The Deep Sleep palette contains #2E3A46, #46566A, #1C2630, #6E7E94. 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 Sleep color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #6E7E94 on #1C2630 reaches 3.7:1 (Fail). 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 Sleep palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #6B5B47, #515062, #ECEDEE 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 Sleep palette create?
Deep Sleep reads as moody, night, cool. Muted cyan-blue drives the personality, grounded by muted cyan-blue — a combination that works best when the deep base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Deep Sleep color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Deep Sleep 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 Sleep 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 Sleep's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.