#E3E6EF
#3A4698
#222B70
#080C34
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text

Indigo IDE Color Palette

#E3E6EF · #3A4698 · #222B70 · #080C34

AAA
WCAG Grade
15.1:1
Contrast Ratio
879
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Use #E3E6EF as the background. Use #3A4698 as the primary accent. Use #222B70 as secondary. Use #080C34 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Indigo IDE — cool, neon, mono, night, moody.

Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values

Technical breakdown for the Indigo IDE 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: 79.2%
227, 230, 239 5%, 4%, 0%, 6% 225°, 27%, 91%
Primary Accent
Luminance: 7.5%
58, 70, 152 62%, 54%, 0%, 40% 232°, 45%, 41%
Secondary
Luminance: 3.2%
34, 43, 112 70%, 62%, 0%, 56% 233°, 53%, 29%
Body Text
Luminance: 0.6%
8, 12, 52 85%, 77%, 0%, 80% 235°, 73%, 12%

Indigo IDE 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 IDE palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.

#E3E6EF gently saturated blue
#3A4698 gently saturated blue
#222B70 gently saturated blue
#080C34 saturated blue

Indigo IDE 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
#080C34 on #E3E6EF
Aa Sample Text
15.13:1 AAA Body text, headings, UI
#E3E6EF on #080C34
Aa Sample Text
15.13:1 AAA Body text, headings, UI
#222B70 on #E3E6EF
Aa Sample Text
10.22:1 AAA Body text, headings, UI
#E3E6EF on #222B70
Aa Sample Text
10.22:1 AAA Body text, headings, UI
#3A4698 on #E3E6EF
Aa Sample Text
6.71:1 AA Body text, UI
#E3E6EF on #3A4698
Aa Sample Text
6.71:1 AA Body text, UI
#080C34 on #3A4698
Aa Sample Text
2.26:1 Fail Decorative use only
#3A4698 on #080C34
Aa Sample Text
2.26:1 Fail Decorative use only
#222B70 on #3A4698
Aa Sample Text
1.52:1 Fail Decorative use only
#3A4698 on #222B70
Aa Sample Text
1.52:1 Fail Decorative use only
#080C34 on #222B70
Aa Sample Text
1.48:1 Fail Decorative use only
#222B70 on #080C34
Aa Sample Text
1.48:1 Fail Decorative use only

Indigo IDE Color Psychology & Meaning

A code editor uses indigo for keywords and types because the hue is distinctive against strings, comments and errors, which is why so many themes converge on the same ramp, and this palette is gutter pale with panel deep. It feels focused and nocturnal, the color of a screen that is the only light in the room.

Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme

The Indigo IDE 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

Syntax highlighting was popularised by the first visual editors of the 1980s, and the tradition of indigo or blue keywords dates to monitors whose phosphor made those colours easiest to read.

Best Design Use Cases

Use the gutter pale for backgrounds, keyword indigo for primary actions, panel deep for highlights, and console dark for text.

Industries This Palette Suits

Interiors, hospitality, nightlife brands, cinematic and streaming titles.

Colors That Pair Well With Indigo IDE

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.

yellow

directly opposite #3A4698 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy

violet

30° beside #3A4698 — 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 Indigo IDE Without Breaking Accessibility

  • Use #3A4698 for buttons and links — it scores 6.7:1 against the #E3E6EF background (above the 3:1 UI-components threshold).
  • Set body text in #080C34 — 15.1:1 against #E3E6EF passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
  • Let #222B70 carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #3A4698.

How to Implement the Indigo IDE Color Scheme

To use this Indigo IDE 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 #E3E6EF for the main background and #3A4698 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.

Accessibility Note

The contrast ratio between #080C34 and #E3E6EF is 15.13:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.

Indigo IDE Palette — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the hex codes in the Indigo IDE color palette?

The Indigo IDE palette contains #E3E6EF, #3A4698, #222B70, #080C34. 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 IDE color palette accessible (WCAG)?

Yes for its strongest pairings: #080C34 on #E3E6EF reaches 15.1:1 (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 IDE palette?

Beyond its own four colors, #988B3A, #5F448D, #131416 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 IDE palette create?

Indigo IDE reads as cool, neon, mono. Gently saturated blue drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated blue — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.

Can I use the Indigo IDE color palette commercially?

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

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