Indigo Twill Color Palette
#E3E2DC · #39437A · #232B58 · #0B0F24
Use #E3E2DC as the background. Use #39437A as the primary accent. Use #232B58 as secondary. Use #0B0F24 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Indigo Twill — mono, cool, vintage, earthy, moody.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Indigo Twill 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: 75.9% | 227, 226, 220 | 0%, 0%, 3%, 11% | 51°, 11%, 88% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 6.3% | 57, 67, 122 | 53%, 45%, 0%, 52% | 231°, 36%, 35% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 2.8% | 35, 43, 88 | 60%, 51%, 0%, 65% | 231°, 43%, 24% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 0.5% | 11, 15, 36 | 69%, 58%, 0%, 86% | 230°, 53%, 9% |
Indigo Twill 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 Twill palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Indigo Twill 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0B0F24 on #E3E2DC |
Aa Sample Text
| 14.60:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #E3E2DC on #0B0F24 |
Aa Sample Text
| 14.60:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #232B58 on #E3E2DC |
Aa Sample Text
| 10.38:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #E3E2DC on #232B58 |
Aa Sample Text
| 10.38:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #39437A on #E3E2DC |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.17:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #E3E2DC on #39437A |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.17:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #0B0F24 on #39437A |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.04:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #39437A on #0B0F24 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.04:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #232B58 on #39437A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.45:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #39437A on #232B58 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.45:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #0B0F24 on #232B58 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.41:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #232B58 on #0B0F24 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.41:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Complementary Scheme
The Indigo Twill 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 Twill
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 #39437A on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #39437A — 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 Twill Without Breaking Accessibility
- Use #39437A for buttons and links — it scores 7.2:1 against the #E3E2DC background (above the 3:1 UI-components threshold).
- Set body text in #0B0F24 — 14.6:1 against #E3E2DC passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #232B58 carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a deep lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #39437A.
How to Implement the Indigo Twill Color Scheme
To use this Indigo Twill 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 #E3E2DC for the main background and #39437A for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #0B0F24 and #E3E2DC is 14.60:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Indigo Twill Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Indigo Twill color palette?
The Indigo Twill palette contains #E3E2DC, #39437A, #232B58, #0B0F24. 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 Twill color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #0B0F24 on #E3E2DC reaches 14.6:1 (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 Twill palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #797039, #524270, #151514 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 Twill palette create?
Indigo Twill reads as mono, cool, vintage. Gently saturated blue drives the personality, grounded by muted yellow — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Indigo Twill color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Indigo Twill 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 Twill 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 Twill's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.