#EDEEF6
#4A4FB0
#2C2F84
#0D0E3C
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text

Indigo Gradient Color Palette

#EDEEF6 · #4A4FB0 · #2C2F84 · #0D0E3C

AAA
WCAG Grade
15.9:1
Contrast Ratio
810
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AI Prompt

Use #EDEEF6 as the background. Use #4A4FB0 as the primary accent. Use #2C2F84 as secondary. Use #0D0E3C as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Indigo Gradient — cool, neon, night, royal, moody.

Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values

Technical breakdown for the Indigo Gradient 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: 85.8%
237, 238, 246 4%, 3%, 0%, 4% 233°, 33%, 95%
Primary Accent
Luminance: 10.2%
74, 79, 176 58%, 55%, 0%, 31% 237°, 41%, 49%
Secondary
Luminance: 4.2%
44, 47, 132 67%, 64%, 0%, 48% 238°, 50%, 35%
Body Text
Luminance: 0.7%
13, 14, 60 78%, 77%, 0%, 76% 239°, 64%, 14%

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

#EDEEF6 gently saturated blue
#4A4FB0 gently saturated blue
#2C2F84 gently saturated blue
#0D0E3C gently saturated blue

Indigo Gradient 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
#0D0E3C on #EDEEF6
Aa Sample Text
15.86:1 AAA Body text, headings, UI
#EDEEF6 on #0D0E3C
Aa Sample Text
15.86:1 AAA Body text, headings, UI
#2C2F84 on #EDEEF6
Aa Sample Text
9.83:1 AAA Body text, headings, UI
#EDEEF6 on #2C2F84
Aa Sample Text
9.83:1 AAA Body text, headings, UI
#4A4FB0 on #EDEEF6
Aa Sample Text
5.98:1 AA Body text, UI
#EDEEF6 on #4A4FB0
Aa Sample Text
5.98:1 AA Body text, UI
#0D0E3C on #4A4FB0
Aa Sample Text
2.65:1 Fail Decorative use only
#4A4FB0 on #0D0E3C
Aa Sample Text
2.65:1 Fail Decorative use only
#2C2F84 on #4A4FB0
Aa Sample Text
1.64:1 Fail Decorative use only
#4A4FB0 on #2C2F84
Aa Sample Text
1.64:1 Fail Decorative use only
#0D0E3C on #2C2F84
Aa Sample Text
1.61:1 Fail Decorative use only
#2C2F84 on #0D0E3C
Aa Sample Text
1.61:1 Fail Decorative use only

Indigo Gradient Color Psychology & Meaning

An indigo gradient runs from lavender to near-black in a straight line and manages to look like depth even though it is only a colour change, and this palette is fade pale with mid deep. It feels modern and atmospheric, the color of a hero section with no photograph.

Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme

The Indigo Gradient 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

Linear gradients read as lighting because our visual system interprets a smooth luminance ramp as a surface curving away from the light, not as a flat wash.

Best Design Use Cases

Use the fade pale for page backgrounds, gradient indigo for calls to action, mid deep for card accents, and end dark for text.

Industries This Palette Suits

Denim and workwear, textile brands, streetwear, craft and heritage labels.

Colors That Pair Well With Indigo Gradient

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 #4A4FB0 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy

violet

30° beside #4A4FB0 — 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 Gradient Without Breaking Accessibility

  • Use #4A4FB0 for buttons and links — it scores 6.0:1 against the #EDEEF6 background (above the 3:1 UI-components threshold).
  • Set body text in #0D0E3C — 15.9:1 against #EDEEF6 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
  • Let #2C2F84 carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #4A4FB0.

How to Implement the Indigo Gradient Color Scheme

To use this Indigo Gradient 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 #EDEEF6 for the main background and #4A4FB0 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.

Accessibility Note

The contrast ratio between #0D0E3C and #EDEEF6 is 15.86:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.

Indigo Gradient Palette — Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Indigo Gradient palette contains #EDEEF6, #4A4FB0, #2C2F84, #0D0E3C. 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 Gradient color palette accessible (WCAG)?

Yes for its strongest pairings: #0D0E3C on #EDEEF6 reaches 15.9:1 (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 Gradient palette?

Beyond its own four colors, #B0AB4A, #7956A4, #131316 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 Gradient palette create?

Indigo Gradient reads as cool, neon, night. 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 Gradient color palette commercially?

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

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