Indigo Workwear Color Palette
#E5E3DA · #3A4378 · #242B5A · #0B0F26
Use #E5E3DA as the background. Use #3A4378 as the primary accent. Use #242B5A as secondary. Use #0B0F26 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Indigo Workwear — earthy, vintage, mono, moody, warm.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Indigo Workwear 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: 76.7% | 229, 227, 218 | 0%, 1%, 5%, 10% | 49°, 17%, 88% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 6.3% | 58, 67, 120 | 52%, 44%, 0%, 53% | 231°, 35%, 35% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 2.8% | 36, 43, 90 | 60%, 52%, 0%, 65% | 232°, 43%, 25% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 0.6% | 11, 15, 38 | 71%, 61%, 0%, 85% | 231°, 55%, 10% |
Indigo Workwear 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 Workwear palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Indigo Workwear 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0B0F26 on #E5E3DA |
Aa Sample Text
| 14.71:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #E5E3DA on #0B0F26 |
Aa Sample Text
| 14.71:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #242B5A on #E5E3DA |
Aa Sample Text
| 10.41:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #E5E3DA on #242B5A |
Aa Sample Text
| 10.41:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #3A4378 on #E5E3DA |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.25:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #E5E3DA on #3A4378 |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.25:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #0B0F26 on #3A4378 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.03:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #3A4378 on #0B0F26 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.03:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #242B5A on #3A4378 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.44:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #3A4378 on #242B5A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.44:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #0B0F26 on #242B5A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.41:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #242B5A on #0B0F26 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.41:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Complementary Scheme
The Indigo Workwear 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 Workwear
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 #3A4378 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #3A4378 — 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 Workwear Without Breaking Accessibility
- Use #3A4378 for buttons and links — it scores 7.2:1 against the #E5E3DA background (above the 3:1 UI-components threshold).
- Set body text in #0B0F26 — 14.7:1 against #E5E3DA passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #242B5A carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #3A4378.
How to Implement the Indigo Workwear Color Scheme
To use this Indigo Workwear 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 #E5E3DA for the main background and #3A4378 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #0B0F26 and #E5E3DA is 14.71:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Indigo Workwear Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Indigo Workwear color palette?
The Indigo Workwear palette contains #E5E3DA, #3A4378, #242B5A, #0B0F26. 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 Workwear color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #0B0F26 on #E5E3DA reaches 14.7:1 (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 Workwear palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #786F3A, #534370, #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 Workwear palette create?
Indigo Workwear reads as earthy, vintage, mono. 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 Workwear color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Indigo Workwear 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 Workwear 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 Workwear's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.