Morpho Butterfly Color Palette
#DEE4F0 · #3346A0 · #1E2C74 · #080D34
Use #DEE4F0 as the background. Use #3346A0 as the primary accent. Use #1E2C74 as secondary. Use #080D34 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Morpho Butterfly — neon, cool, royal, night, moody.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Morpho Butterfly 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: 77.3% | 222, 228, 240 | 7%, 5%, 0%, 6% | 220°, 37%, 91% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 7.6% | 51, 70, 160 | 68%, 56%, 0%, 37% | 230°, 52%, 41% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 3.3% | 30, 44, 116 | 74%, 62%, 0%, 55% | 230°, 59%, 29% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 0.6% | 8, 13, 52 | 85%, 75%, 0%, 80% | 233°, 73%, 12% |
Morpho Butterfly 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 Morpho Butterfly palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Morpho Butterfly 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #080D34 on #DEE4F0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 14.73:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #DEE4F0 on #080D34 |
Aa Sample Text
| 14.73:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #1E2C74 on #DEE4F0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.87:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #DEE4F0 on #1E2C74 |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.87:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #3346A0 on #DEE4F0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.52:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #DEE4F0 on #3346A0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.52:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #080D34 on #3346A0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.26:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #3346A0 on #080D34 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.26:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #1E2C74 on #3346A0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.51:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #3346A0 on #1E2C74 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.51:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #080D34 on #1E2C74 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.49:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #1E2C74 on #080D34 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.49:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Morpho Butterfly 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 Morpho Butterfly
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 #3346A0 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #3346A0 — 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 Morpho Butterfly Without Breaking Accessibility
- Use #3346A0 for buttons and links — it scores 6.5:1 against the #DEE4F0 background (above the 3:1 UI-components threshold).
- Set body text in #080D34 — 14.7:1 against #DEE4F0 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #1E2C74 carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #3346A0.
How to Implement the Morpho Butterfly Color Scheme
To use this Morpho Butterfly 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 #DEE4F0 for the main background and #3346A0 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #080D34 and #DEE4F0 is 14.73:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Morpho Butterfly Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Morpho Butterfly color palette?
The Morpho Butterfly palette contains #DEE4F0, #3346A0, #1E2C74, #080D34. 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 Morpho Butterfly color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #080D34 on #DEE4F0 reaches 14.7:1 (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 Morpho Butterfly palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #9F8D32, #5A3D94, #131416 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 Morpho Butterfly palette create?
Morpho Butterfly reads as neon, cool, royal. Gently saturated blue drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated blue — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Morpho Butterfly color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Morpho Butterfly 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 Morpho Butterfly 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 Morpho Butterfly's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.