Indigo Bunting Color Palette
#E7E9EC · #2F3F8C · #1C2A6A · #080E30
Use #E7E9EC as the background. Use #2F3F8C as the primary accent. Use #1C2A6A as secondary. Use #080E30 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Indigo Bunting — cool, royal, forest, moody, neon.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Indigo Bunting 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: 81.3% | 231, 233, 236 | 2%, 1%, 0%, 7% | 216°, 12%, 92% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 6.1% | 47, 63, 140 | 66%, 55%, 0%, 45% | 230°, 50%, 37% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 2.9% | 28, 42, 106 | 74%, 60%, 0%, 58% | 229°, 58%, 26% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 0.6% | 8, 14, 48 | 83%, 71%, 0%, 81% | 231°, 71%, 11% |
Indigo Bunting 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 Indigo Bunting palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Indigo Bunting 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #080E30 on #E7E9EC |
Aa Sample Text
| 15.47:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #E7E9EC on #080E30 |
Aa Sample Text
| 15.47:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #1C2A6A on #E7E9EC |
Aa Sample Text
| 10.87:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #E7E9EC on #1C2A6A |
Aa Sample Text
| 10.87:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #2F3F8C on #E7E9EC |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.81:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #E7E9EC on #2F3F8C |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.81:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #080E30 on #2F3F8C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.98:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2F3F8C on #080E30 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.98:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #080E30 on #1C2A6A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.42:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #1C2A6A on #080E30 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.42:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #1C2A6A on #2F3F8C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.39:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2F3F8C on #1C2A6A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.39:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Indigo Bunting 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 Indigo Bunting
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 #2F3F8C on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #2F3F8C — 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 Indigo Bunting Without Breaking Accessibility
- Use #2F3F8C for buttons and links — it scores 7.8:1 against the #E7E9EC background (above the 3:1 UI-components threshold).
- Set body text in #080E30 — 15.5:1 against #E7E9EC passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #1C2A6A carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #2F3F8C.
How to Implement the Indigo Bunting Color Scheme
To use this Indigo Bunting 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 #E7E9EC for the main background and #2F3F8C for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #080E30 and #E7E9EC is 15.47:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Indigo Bunting Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Indigo Bunting color palette?
The Indigo Bunting palette contains #E7E9EC, #2F3F8C, #1C2A6A, #080E30. 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 Indigo Bunting color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #080E30 on #E7E9EC reaches 15.5:1 (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 Indigo Bunting palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #8E7E2F, #523984, #141415 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 Indigo Bunting palette create?
Indigo Bunting reads as cool, royal, forest. Gently saturated blue drives the personality, grounded by muted blue — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Indigo Bunting color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Indigo Bunting 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 Indigo Bunting 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 Indigo Bunting's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.