Lapis Lazuli Color Psychology & Meaning
Lapis lazuli is the most expensive pigment in history — ultramarine extracted from this Afghan mineral was reserved for the Virgin Mary's robe in medieval paintings.
#1A2A4A
#1A5A9A
#4A90D8
#C0D8F0
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Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
Lapis Lazuli
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WCAG Grade
9.7:1
Contrast Ratio
2,200
Saves
5,900
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Use #1A2A4A as background. Use #1A5A9A as primary accent. Use #4A90D8 as secondary. Use #C0D8F0 as body text.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Lapis Lazuli 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: 2.4% | 26, 42, 74 | 65%, 43%, 0%, 71% | 220°, 48%, 20% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 9.9% | 26, 90, 154 | 83%, 42%, 0%, 40% | 210°, 71%, 35% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 26.4% | 74, 144, 216 | 66%, 33%, 0%, 15% | 210°, 65%, 57% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 66.6% | 192, 216, 240 | 20%, 10%, 0%, 6% | 210°, 62%, 85% |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Lapis Lazuli 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.
Hue Wheel
A analogous palette is often preferred by professional designers because it creates a calm, serene atmosphere by using neighboring colors.
History & Design Context
Lapis lazuli has been mined for 6,000 years and ground into ultramarine pigment for medieval and Renaissance painting. The specific blue remains one of the most culturally loaded colors in art history.
Best Design Use Cases
Dark deep blue for backgrounds. Rich lapis blue for primary elements. Mid blue for secondary. Light sky-blue for text on dark.
Industries This Palette Suits
Art brands, luxury goods, heritage fashion, premium stationery.
How to Implement the Lapis Lazuli Color Scheme
To use this Lapis Lazuli 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 #1A2A4A for the main background and #1A5A9A for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #C0D8F0 and #1A2A4A is 9.72:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.