Jazz Blue Color Psychology & Meaning
Jazz blue is smoke and brass and the specific light of a club at midnight. The navy-black base is the room, the gold is the horn catching the single spotlight.
#0A0A1A
#1A3A6A
#C8A000
#F5E8B0
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
Jazz Blue
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AAA
WCAG Grade
15.9:1
Contrast Ratio
2,100
Saves
5,600
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Use #0A0A1A as the background. Use #1A3A6A as the primary accent. Use #C8A000 as secondary. Use #F5E8B0 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Jazz Blue — moody, warm, atmospheric.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Jazz Blue 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: 0.4% | 10, 10, 26 | 62%, 62%, 0%, 90% | 240°, 44%, 7% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 4.3% | 26, 58, 106 | 75%, 45%, 0%, 58% | 216°, 61%, 26% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 37.4% | 200, 160, 0 | 0%, 20%, 100%, 22% | 48°, 100%, 39% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 80.3% | 245, 232, 176 | 0%, 5%, 28%, 4% | 49°, 78%, 83% |
Color Harmony: Split-Complementary Scheme
The Jazz Blue palette is built using a split-complementary relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
Hue Wheel
A split-complementary palette is often preferred by professional designers because it balances visual interest with cohesion.
History & Design Context
Jazz visual aesthetics trace to 1940s-1960s Blue Note Records album art — minimal, typographic, and deeply cool. That graphic language has influenced design far beyond music.
Best Design Use Cases
Near-black navy for backgrounds. Deep navy for surfaces. Gold for brand moments, musical accent elements, and highlights. Warm parchment for text on dark.
Industries This Palette Suits
Music venues, jazz bars, audio brands, record labels, music festivals, nightlife.
How to Implement the Jazz Blue Color Scheme
To use this Jazz Blue 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 #0A0A1A for the main background and #1A3A6A for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #F5E8B0 and #0A0A1A is 15.92:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.