Pacific Deep Color Palette
#1E4E7A · #0E2A4A · #3E7AA0 · #081828
Use #1E4E7A as the background. Use #0E2A4A as the primary accent. Use #3E7AA0 as secondary. Use #081828 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Pacific Deep — ocean, night, cool, moody.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Pacific Deep 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: 7.1% | 30, 78, 122 | 75%, 36%, 0%, 52% | 209°, 61%, 30% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 2.2% | 14, 42, 74 | 81%, 43%, 0%, 71% | 212°, 68%, 17% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 17.5% | 62, 122, 160 | 61%, 24%, 0%, 37% | 203°, 44%, 44% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 0.9% | 8, 24, 40 | 80%, 40%, 0%, 84% | 210°, 67%, 9% |
Pacific Deep 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 Pacific Deep palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Pacific Deep 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #081828 on #3E7AA0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.84:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #3E7AA0 on #081828 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.84:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #3E7AA0 on #0E2A4A |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.10:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #0E2A4A on #3E7AA0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.10:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #081828 on #1E4E7A |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.07:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #1E4E7A on #081828 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.07:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #3E7AA0 on #1E4E7A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.85:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #1E4E7A on #3E7AA0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.85:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #0E2A4A on #1E4E7A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.67:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #1E4E7A on #0E2A4A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.67:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #081828 on #0E2A4A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.24:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #0E2A4A on #081828 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.24:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Pacific Deep 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 Pacific Deep
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 #0E2A4A on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #0E2A4A — 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 Pacific Deep Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #0E2A4A for small UI elements on #1E4E7A — at 1.7:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Don't set body copy in #081828 on #1E4E7A — 2.1:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Let #3E7AA0 carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #0E2A4A.
How to Implement the Pacific Deep Color Scheme
To use this Pacific Deep 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 #1E4E7A for the main background and #0E2A4A for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #081828 and #1E4E7A is 2.07:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Pacific Deep Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Pacific Deep color palette?
The Pacific Deep palette contains #1E4E7A, #0E2A4A, #3E7AA0, #081828. 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 Pacific Deep color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #081828 on #3E7AA0 reaches 3.8:1 (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 Pacific Deep palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #965D1D, #141244, #EAEDF0 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 Pacific Deep palette create?
Pacific Deep reads as ocean, night, cool. Saturated cyan-blue drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated cyan-blue — a combination that works best when the mid-tone base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Pacific Deep color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Pacific Deep 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 Pacific Deep 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 Pacific Deep's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.