#1E1E3A
#E8C878
#C85C8E
#0E0E1E
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text

Double Cluster Color Palette

#1E1E3A · #E8C878 · #C85C8E · #0E0E1E

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WCAG Grade
1.2:1
Contrast Ratio
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Use #1E1E3A as the background. Use #E8C878 as the primary accent. Use #C85C8E as secondary. Use #0E0E1E as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Double Cluster — double, cluster, perseus.

Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values

Technical breakdown for the Double Cluster 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: 1.5%
30, 30, 58 48%, 48%, 0%, 77% 240°, 32%, 17%
Primary Accent
Luminance: 59.8%
232, 200, 120 0%, 14%, 48%, 9% 43°, 71%, 69%
Secondary
Luminance: 21.9%
200, 92, 142 0%, 54%, 29%, 22% 332°, 50%, 57%
Body Text
Luminance: 0.5%
14, 14, 30 53%, 53%, 0%, 88% 240°, 36%, 9%

Double Cluster 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 Double Cluster palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.

#1E1E3A gently saturated blue
#E8C878 saturated orange
#C85C8E gently saturated rose-red
#0E0E1E gently saturated blue

Double Cluster 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
#0E0E1E on #E8C878
Aa Sample Text
11.78:1 AAA Body text, headings, UI
#E8C878 on #0E0E1E
Aa Sample Text
11.78:1 AAA Body text, headings, UI
#E8C878 on #1E1E3A
Aa Sample Text
9.96:1 AAA Body text, headings, UI
#1E1E3A on #E8C878
Aa Sample Text
9.96:1 AAA Body text, headings, UI
#0E0E1E on #C85C8E
Aa Sample Text
4.89:1 AA Body text, UI
#C85C8E on #0E0E1E
Aa Sample Text
4.89:1 AA Body text, UI
#C85C8E on #1E1E3A
Aa Sample Text
4.13:1 Fail Large headings, UI components
#1E1E3A on #C85C8E
Aa Sample Text
4.13:1 Fail Large headings, UI components
#C85C8E on #E8C878
Aa Sample Text
2.41:1 Fail Decorative use only
#E8C878 on #C85C8E
Aa Sample Text
2.41:1 Fail Decorative use only
#0E0E1E on #1E1E3A
Aa Sample Text
1.18:1 Fail Decorative use only
#1E1E3A on #0E0E1E
Aa Sample Text
1.18:1 Fail Decorative use only

Double Cluster Color Psychology & Meaning

The Double Cluster is the pair of open clusters side by side in Perseus, two crowds of stars that seem to mirror each other, and this palette is space indigo with twin gold. It feels paired and symmetrical, the color of two star families born together.

Color Harmony: Triadic Scheme

The Double Cluster 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.

Hue Wheel

A triadic palette is often preferred by professional designers because it balances visual interest with cohesion.

History & Design Context

The Double Cluster, h and Chi Persei, has been known since antiquity and was cataloged by Hipparchus in 130 BC; the two clusters, about 7,500 light-years away, are young star swarms only a few million years old.

Best Design Use Cases

Use the space indigo for the sky, twin gold for the stars, rose for the younger stars, and the darkest for the base.

Industries This Palette Suits

Astronomy, astrophotography, education, science.

Colors That Pair Well With Double Cluster

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.

blue

directly opposite #E8C878 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy

yellow-green

30° beside #E8C878 — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension

tinted neutral

a paper-white carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers

Using Double Cluster Without Breaking Accessibility

  • Use #E8C878 for buttons and links — it scores 10.0:1 against the #1E1E3A background (above the 3:1 UI-components threshold).
  • Don't set body copy in #0E0E1E on #1E1E3A — 1.2:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
  • Don't use #C85C8E behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.

How to Implement the Double Cluster Color Scheme

To use this Double Cluster 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 #1E1E3A for the main background and #E8C878 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.

Accessibility Note

The contrast ratio between #0E0E1E and #1E1E3A is 1.18:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.

Double Cluster Palette — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the hex codes in the Double Cluster color palette?

The Double Cluster palette contains #1E1E3A, #E8C878, #C85C8E, #0E0E1E. 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 Double Cluster color palette accessible (WCAG)?

Yes for its strongest pairings: #0E0E1E on #E8C878 reaches 11.8:1 (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 Double Cluster palette?

Beyond its own four colors, #7898E8, #CBE080, #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 Double Cluster palette create?

Double Cluster reads as double, cluster, perseus. Saturated orange drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated blue — a combination that works best when the deep base gets most of the canvas.

Can I use the Double Cluster color palette commercially?

Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Double Cluster 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 Double Cluster 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 Double Cluster's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.

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