Indigo Moon Color Palette
#E6E8F0 · #3B4584 · #232B64 · #0A0E2A
Use #E6E8F0 as the background. Use #3B4584 as the primary accent. Use #232B64 as secondary. Use #0A0E2A as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Indigo Moon — night, cool, moody, royal, mono.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Indigo Moon 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: 80.8% | 230, 232, 240 | 4%, 3%, 0%, 6% | 228°, 25%, 92% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 6.9% | 59, 69, 132 | 55%, 48%, 0%, 48% | 232°, 38%, 37% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 3.0% | 35, 43, 100 | 65%, 57%, 0%, 61% | 233°, 48%, 26% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 0.5% | 10, 14, 42 | 76%, 67%, 0%, 84% | 233°, 62%, 10% |
Indigo Moon 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 Moon palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Indigo Moon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0A0E2A on #E6E8F0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 15.48:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #E6E8F0 on #0A0E2A |
Aa Sample Text
| 15.48:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #232B64 on #E6E8F0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 10.72:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #E6E8F0 on #232B64 |
Aa Sample Text
| 10.72:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #3B4584 on #E6E8F0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.24:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #E6E8F0 on #3B4584 |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.24:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #0A0E2A on #3B4584 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.14:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #3B4584 on #0A0E2A |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.14:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #232B64 on #3B4584 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.48:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #3B4584 on #232B64 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.48:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #0A0E2A on #232B64 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.44:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #232B64 on #0A0E2A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.44:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Indigo Moon 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 Moon
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 #3B4584 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #3B4584 — 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 Moon Without Breaking Accessibility
- Use #3B4584 for buttons and links — it scores 7.2:1 against the #E6E8F0 background (above the 3:1 UI-components threshold).
- Set body text in #0A0E2A — 15.5:1 against #E6E8F0 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #232B64 carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #3B4584.
How to Implement the Indigo Moon Color Scheme
To use this Indigo Moon 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 #E6E8F0 for the main background and #3B4584 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #0A0E2A and #E6E8F0 is 15.48:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Indigo Moon Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Indigo Moon color palette?
The Indigo Moon palette contains #E6E8F0, #3B4584, #232B64, #0A0E2A. 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 Moon color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #0A0E2A on #E6E8F0 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 Moon palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #82793A, #574479, #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 Moon palette create?
Indigo Moon reads as night, cool, moody. 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 Moon color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Indigo Moon 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 Moon 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 Moon's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.