Indigo Teahouse Color Palette
#EAE7DE · #37406E · #23294E · #0C0F22
Use #EAE7DE as the background. Use #37406E as the primary accent. Use #23294E as secondary. Use #0C0F22 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Indigo Teahouse — vintage, earthy, warm, mono, moody.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Indigo Teahouse 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: 79.9% | 234, 231, 222 | 0%, 1%, 5%, 8% | 45°, 22%, 89% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 5.6% | 55, 64, 110 | 50%, 42%, 0%, 57% | 230°, 33%, 32% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 2.5% | 35, 41, 78 | 55%, 47%, 0%, 69% | 232°, 38%, 22% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 0.5% | 12, 15, 34 | 65%, 56%, 0%, 87% | 232°, 48%, 9% |
Indigo Teahouse 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 Teahouse palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Indigo Teahouse 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0C0F22 on #EAE7DE |
Aa Sample Text
| 15.34:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #EAE7DE on #0C0F22 |
Aa Sample Text
| 15.34:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #23294E on #EAE7DE |
Aa Sample Text
| 11.33:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #EAE7DE on #23294E |
Aa Sample Text
| 11.33:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #37406E on #EAE7DE |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.01:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #EAE7DE on #37406E |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.01:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #0C0F22 on #37406E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.92:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #37406E on #0C0F22 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.92:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #23294E on #37406E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.42:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #37406E on #23294E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.42:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #0C0F22 on #23294E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.35:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #23294E on #0C0F22 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.35:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Complementary Scheme
The Indigo Teahouse palette is built using a complementary relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
A complementary palette is often preferred by professional designers because it provides maximum contrast and energy by using opposite colors.
History & Design Context
Best Design Use Cases
Industries This Palette Suits
Colors That Pair Well With Indigo Teahouse
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 #37406E on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #37406E — 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 Teahouse Without Breaking Accessibility
- Use #37406E for buttons and links — it scores 8.0:1 against the #EAE7DE background (above the 3:1 UI-components threshold).
- Set body text in #0C0F22 — 15.3:1 against #EAE7DE passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #23294E carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a deep lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #37406E.
How to Implement the Indigo Teahouse Color Scheme
To use this Indigo Teahouse 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 #EAE7DE for the main background and #37406E for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #0C0F22 and #EAE7DE is 15.34:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Indigo Teahouse Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Indigo Teahouse color palette?
The Indigo Teahouse palette contains #EAE7DE, #37406E, #23294E, #0C0F22. 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 Teahouse color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #0C0F22 on #EAE7DE reaches 15.3:1 (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 Teahouse palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #776D3C, #4B3F64, #161513 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 Teahouse palette create?
Indigo Teahouse reads as vintage, earthy, warm. Gently saturated blue drives the personality, grounded by muted orange — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Indigo Teahouse color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Indigo Teahouse 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 Teahouse 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 Teahouse's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.