Kyanite Color Palette
#E2E6EA · #35417F · #202A60 · #090E2C
Use #E2E6EA as the background. Use #35417F as the primary accent. Use #202A60 as secondary. Use #090E2C as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Kyanite — cool, royal, earthy, moody, mono.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Kyanite 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: 78.7% | 226, 230, 234 | 3%, 2%, 0%, 8% | 210°, 16%, 90% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 6.1% | 53, 65, 127 | 58%, 49%, 0%, 50% | 230°, 41%, 35% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 2.8% | 32, 42, 96 | 67%, 56%, 0%, 62% | 231°, 50%, 25% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 0.6% | 9, 14, 44 | 80%, 68%, 0%, 83% | 231°, 66%, 10% |
Kyanite 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 Kyanite palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Kyanite 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #090E2C on #E2E6EA |
Aa Sample Text
| 15.07:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #E2E6EA on #090E2C |
Aa Sample Text
| 15.07:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #202A60 on #E2E6EA |
Aa Sample Text
| 10.72:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #E2E6EA on #202A60 |
Aa Sample Text
| 10.72:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #35417F on #E2E6EA |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.56:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #E2E6EA on #35417F |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.56:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #090E2C on #35417F |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.99:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #35417F on #090E2C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.99:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #202A60 on #35417F |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.42:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #35417F on #202A60 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.42:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #090E2C on #202A60 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.41:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #202A60 on #090E2C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.41:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Kyanite 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 Kyanite
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 #35417F on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #35417F — 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 Kyanite Without Breaking Accessibility
- Use #35417F for buttons and links — it scores 7.6:1 against the #E2E6EA background (above the 3:1 UI-components threshold).
- Set body text in #090E2C — 15.1:1 against #E2E6EA passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #202A60 carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #35417F.
How to Implement the Kyanite Color Scheme
To use this Kyanite 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 #E2E6EA for the main background and #35417F for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #090E2C and #E2E6EA is 15.07:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Kyanite Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Kyanite color palette?
The Kyanite palette contains #E2E6EA, #35417F, #202A60, #090E2C. 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 Kyanite color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #090E2C on #E2E6EA reaches 15.1:1 (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 Kyanite palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #7E7235, #503E75, #141415 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 Kyanite palette create?
Kyanite reads as cool, royal, earthy. Gently saturated blue drives the personality, grounded by muted cyan-blue — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Kyanite color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Kyanite 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 Kyanite 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 Kyanite's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.