Midnight Zone Color Palette
#1E3A5C · #0E1E34 · #3E5E82 · #060C18
Use #1E3A5C as the background. Use #0E1E34 as the primary accent. Use #3E5E82 as secondary. Use #060C18 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Midnight Zone — ocean, night, moody.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Midnight Zone 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: 4.1% | 30, 58, 92 | 67%, 37%, 0%, 64% | 213°, 51%, 24% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 1.3% | 14, 30, 52 | 73%, 42%, 0%, 80% | 215°, 58%, 13% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 10.6% | 62, 94, 130 | 52%, 28%, 0%, 49% | 212°, 35%, 38% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 0.4% | 6, 12, 24 | 75%, 50%, 0%, 91% | 220°, 60%, 6% |
Midnight Zone 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 Midnight Zone palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Midnight Zone 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #060C18 on #3E5E82 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.91:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #3E5E82 on #060C18 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.91:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #3E5E82 on #0E1E34 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.49:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #0E1E34 on #3E5E82 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.49:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #3E5E82 on #1E3A5C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.72:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #1E3A5C on #3E5E82 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.72:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #060C18 on #1E3A5C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.69:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #1E3A5C on #060C18 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.69:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #0E1E34 on #1E3A5C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.45:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #1E3A5C on #0E1E34 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.45:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #060C18 on #0E1E34 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.17:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #0E1E34 on #060C18 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.17:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Midnight Zone 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 Midnight Zone
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 #0E1E34 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #0E1E34 — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
a paper-white carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Midnight Zone Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #0E1E34 for small UI elements on #1E3A5C — at 1.4:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Don't set body copy in #060C18 on #1E3A5C — 1.7:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Let #3E5E82 carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #0E1E34.
How to Implement the Midnight Zone Color Scheme
To use this Midnight Zone 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 #1E3A5C for the main background and #0E1E34 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #060C18 and #1E3A5C is 1.69:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Midnight Zone Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Midnight Zone color palette?
The Midnight Zone palette contains #1E3A5C, #0E1E34, #3E5E82, #060C18. 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 Midnight Zone color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #060C18 on #3E5E82 reaches 2.9:1 (Fail). 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 Midnight Zone palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #8D6225, #141131, #EBEDEF 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 Midnight Zone palette create?
Midnight Zone reads as ocean, night, moody. Gently saturated cyan-blue drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated cyan-blue — a combination that works best when the deep base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Midnight Zone color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Midnight Zone 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 Midnight Zone 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 Midnight Zone's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.