Delftware Color Palette
#F0F0EC · #2F4489 · #1C2A66 · #080E2C
Use #F0F0EC as the background. Use #2F4489 as the primary accent. Use #1C2A66 as secondary. Use #080E2C as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Delftware — royal, vintage, cool, mono, moody.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Delftware 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: 86.9% | 240, 240, 236 | 0%, 0%, 2%, 6% | 60°, 12%, 93% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 6.5% | 47, 68, 137 | 66%, 50%, 0%, 46% | 226°, 49%, 36% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 2.9% | 28, 42, 102 | 73%, 59%, 0%, 60% | 229°, 57%, 25% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 0.5% | 8, 14, 44 | 82%, 68%, 0%, 83% | 230°, 69%, 10% |
Delftware 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 Delftware palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Delftware 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #080E2C on #F0F0EC |
Aa Sample Text
| 16.57:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #F0F0EC on #080E2C |
Aa Sample Text
| 16.57:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #1C2A66 on #F0F0EC |
Aa Sample Text
| 11.69:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #F0F0EC on #1C2A66 |
Aa Sample Text
| 11.69:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #2F4489 on #F0F0EC |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.96:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #F0F0EC on #2F4489 |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.96:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #080E2C on #2F4489 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.08:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2F4489 on #080E2C |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.08:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #1C2A66 on #2F4489 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.47:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2F4489 on #1C2A66 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.47:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #080E2C on #1C2A66 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.42:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #1C2A66 on #080E2C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.42:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Split-Complementary Scheme
The Delftware palette is built using a split-complementary relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
A split-complementary 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 Delftware
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 #2F4489 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #2F4489 — 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 Delftware Without Breaking Accessibility
- Use #2F4489 for buttons and links — it scores 8.0:1 against the #F0F0EC background (above the 3:1 UI-components threshold).
- Set body text in #080E2C — 16.6:1 against #F0F0EC passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #1C2A66 carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #2F4489.
How to Implement the Delftware Color Scheme
To use this Delftware 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 #F0F0EC for the main background and #2F4489 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #080E2C and #F0F0EC is 16.57:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Delftware Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Delftware color palette?
The Delftware palette contains #F0F0EC, #2F4489, #1C2A66, #080E2C. 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 Delftware color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #080E2C on #F0F0EC reaches 16.6:1 (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 Delftware palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #89742F, #4B3880, #151514 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 Delftware palette create?
Delftware reads as royal, vintage, cool. Gently saturated blue drives the personality, grounded by muted yellow — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Delftware color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Delftware 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 Delftware 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 Delftware's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.