Lunarpunk Color Psychology & Meaning
Lunarpunk is solarpunk's nocturnal cousin — a utopia built for night shift workers and moon watchers, lit by bioluminescence and phosphorescent architecture.
#0A0A1A
#C0A8FF
#FFFFFF
#4A3888
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
Lunarpunk Color Palette
#0A0A1A · #C0A8FF · #FFFFFF · #4A3888
Fail
WCAG Grade
2.1:1
Contrast Ratio
2,200
Saves
5,900
AI Copies
Use #0A0A1A as the background. Use #C0A8FF as the primary accent. Use #FFFFFF as secondary. Use #4A3888 as body text. Palette: Lunarpunk.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Lunarpunk 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: 46.4% | 192, 168, 255 | 25%, 34%, 0%, 0% | 257°, 100%, 83% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 100.0% | 255, 255, 255 | 0%, 0%, 0%, 0% | 0°, 0%, 100% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 6.1% | 74, 56, 136 | 46%, 59%, 0%, 47% | 253°, 42%, 38% |
Lunarpunk 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 Lunarpunk palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
#0A0A1A gently saturated blue
#C0A8FF saturated violet
#FFFFFF neutral gray
#4A3888 gently saturated violet
Lunarpunk 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #FFFFFF on #0A0A1A |
Aa Sample Text
| 19.60:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #0A0A1A on #FFFFFF |
Aa Sample Text
| 19.60:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #C0A8FF on #0A0A1A |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.60:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #0A0A1A on #C0A8FF |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.60:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #4A3888 on #FFFFFF |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.49:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #FFFFFF on #4A3888 |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.49:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #4A3888 on #C0A8FF |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.65:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #C0A8FF on #4A3888 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.65:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #4A3888 on #0A0A1A |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.07:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #0A0A1A on #4A3888 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.07:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #FFFFFF on #C0A8FF |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.04:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C0A8FF on #FFFFFF |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.04:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Triadic Scheme
The Lunarpunk palette is built using a triadic relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
Hue Wheel
A triadic palette is often preferred by professional designers because it balances visual interest with cohesion.
History & Design Context
Lunarpunk emerged as a speculative aesthetic alongside solarpunk, imagining ecological futures oriented around lunar cycles, darkness, and the creatures and people who thrive at night.
Best Design Use Cases
Near-black for all surfaces. Soft moon-purple for interactive and brand elements. White for content. Deep purple for secondary accents.
Industries This Palette Suits
Speculative design, alternative brands, night-oriented products, experimental art.
Colors That Pair Well With Lunarpunk
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.
yellow-green
directly opposite #C0A8FF on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
violet
30° beside #C0A8FF — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
tinted neutral
a paper-white carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Lunarpunk Without Breaking Accessibility
- Use #C0A8FF for buttons and links — it scores 9.6:1 against the #0A0A1A background (above the 3:1 UI-components threshold).
- Don't set body copy in #4A3888 on #0A0A1A — 2.1:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Don't use #FFFFFF behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Lunarpunk Color Scheme
To use this Lunarpunk 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 #C0A8FF for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #4A3888 and #0A0A1A is 2.07:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Lunarpunk Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Lunarpunk color palette?
The Lunarpunk palette contains #0A0A1A, #C0A8FF, #FFFFFF, #4A3888. 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 Lunarpunk color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #FFFFFF on #0A0A1A reaches 19.6:1 (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 Lunarpunk palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #D4FF66, #EAADFB, #EBEBEF 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 Lunarpunk palette create?
Lunarpunk reads as dark, dreamy, futuristic. Saturated violet drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated blue — a combination that works best when the deep base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Lunarpunk color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Lunarpunk 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 Lunarpunk 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 Lunarpunk's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.