Deep Space Color Palette
#2E3A5E · #141C36 · #5E4A8E · #04060E
Use #2E3A5E as the background. Use #141C36 as the primary accent. Use #5E4A8E as secondary. Use #04060E as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Deep Space — night, cool, moody, royal.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Deep Space 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: 4.4% | 46, 58, 94 | 51%, 38%, 0%, 63% | 225°, 34%, 27% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 1.2% | 20, 28, 54 | 63%, 48%, 0%, 79% | 226°, 46%, 15% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 9.2% | 94, 74, 142 | 34%, 48%, 0%, 44% | 258°, 31%, 42% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 0.2% | 4, 6, 14 | 71%, 57%, 0%, 95% | 228°, 56%, 4% |
Deep Space 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 Space palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Deep Space 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 #5E4A8E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.74:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #5E4A8E on #04060E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.74:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #5E4A8E on #141C36 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.28:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #141C36 on #5E4A8E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.28:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #04060E on #2E3A5E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.81:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2E3A5E on #04060E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.81:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #5E4A8E on #2E3A5E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.51:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2E3A5E on #5E4A8E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.51:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #141C36 on #2E3A5E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.51:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2E3A5E on #141C36 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.51:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #04060E on #141C36 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.20:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #141C36 on #04060E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.20:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Deep Space 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 Space
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 #141C36 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #141C36 — 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 Space Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #141C36 for small UI elements on #2E3A5E — 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 #04060E on #2E3A5E — 1.8:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Let #5E4A8E carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #141C36.
How to Implement the Deep Space Color Scheme
To use this Deep Space 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 #2E3A5E for the main background and #141C36 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #04060E and #2E3A5E is 1.81:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Deep Space Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Deep Space color palette?
The Deep Space palette contains #2E3A5E, #141C36, #5E4A8E, #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 Deep Space color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #04060E on #5E4A8E reaches 2.7:1 (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 Space palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #826F30, #201834, #ECECEF 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 Space palette create?
Deep Space reads as night, cool, moody. Gently saturated blue drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated blue — a combination that works best when the mid-tone base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Deep Space color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Deep Space 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 Space 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 Space's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.