Han Blue Color Psychology & Meaning
Han blue is a cool, slightly muted blue that feels engineered and timeless. It carries the calm authority of ancient Chinese art while fitting naturally into modern digital interfaces.
#446CCF
#6E93E8
#B3C9F5
#14203F
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
Han Blue Color Palette
#446CCF · #6E93E8 · #B3C9F5 · #14203F
Fail
WCAG Grade
3.3:1
Contrast Ratio
920
Saves
2,410
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Use #446CCF as the background. Use #6E93E8 as the primary accent. Use #B3C9F5 as secondary. Use #14203F as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Han Blue — ancient, cool, regal.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Han Blue 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: 16.5% | 68, 108, 207 | 67%, 48%, 0%, 19% | 223°, 59%, 54% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 30.0% | 110, 147, 232 | 53%, 37%, 0%, 9% | 222°, 73%, 67% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 57.9% | 179, 201, 245 | 27%, 18%, 0%, 4% | 220°, 77%, 83% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 1.5% | 20, 32, 63 | 68%, 49%, 0%, 75% | 223°, 52%, 16% |
Han Blue 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 Han Blue palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
#446CCF gently saturated blue
#6E93E8 saturated blue
#B3C9F5 saturated blue
#14203F gently saturated blue
Han Blue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #14203F on #B3C9F5 |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.62:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #B3C9F5 on #14203F |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.62:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #14203F on #6E93E8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.35:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #6E93E8 on #14203F |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.35:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #14203F on #446CCF |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.28:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #446CCF on #14203F |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.28:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #B3C9F5 on #446CCF |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.93:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #446CCF on #B3C9F5 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.93:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #B3C9F5 on #6E93E8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.80:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #6E93E8 on #B3C9F5 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.80:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #6E93E8 on #446CCF |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.63:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #446CCF on #6E93E8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.63:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Han Blue 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.
Hue Wheel
A analogous palette is often preferred by professional designers because it creates a calm, serene atmosphere by using neighboring colors.
History & Design Context
Han blue was synthesized in China around 200 BC, one of the first artificial pigments ever created by humans. It was used on painted ceramics and murals for centuries before the recipe was lost.
Best Design Use Cases
Use Han blue for trustworthy tech surfaces and cultural-leaning designs. The lighter blues handle sections, while the deep indigo provides strong text and navigation contrast.
Industries This Palette Suits
Technology, cultural heritage, education, ceramics, finance.
Colors That Pair Well With Han Blue
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.
orange
directly opposite #6E93E8 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
violet
30° beside #6E93E8 — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
tinted neutral
a ink-black carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Han Blue Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #6E93E8 for small UI elements on #446CCF — at 1.6:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Don't set body copy in #14203F on #446CCF — 3.3:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Don't use #B3C9F5 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Han Blue Color Scheme
To use this Han Blue 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 #446CCF for the main background and #6E93E8 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #14203F and #446CCF is 3.28:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Han Blue Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Han Blue color palette?
The Han Blue palette contains #446CCF, #6E93E8, #B3C9F5, #14203F. 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 Han Blue color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #14203F on #B3C9F5 reaches 9.6:1 (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 Han Blue palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #E8C36D, #8B76E0, #111317 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 Han Blue palette create?
Han Blue reads as ancient, cool, regal. 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 Han Blue color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Han Blue 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 Han Blue 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 Han Blue's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.