Peacoat Color Palette
#EFEAE0 · #1A2A46 · #C8A860 · #0C1424
Use #EFEAE0 as the background. Use #1A2A46 as the primary accent. Use #C8A860 as secondary. Use #0C1424 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Peacoat — vintage, cool, royal, night.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Peacoat 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: 82.6% | 239, 234, 224 | 0%, 2%, 6%, 6% | 40°, 32%, 91% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 2.3% | 26, 42, 70 | 63%, 40%, 0%, 73% | 218°, 46%, 19% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 41.1% | 200, 168, 96 | 0%, 16%, 52%, 22% | 42°, 49%, 58% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 0.7% | 12, 20, 36 | 67%, 44%, 0%, 86% | 220°, 50%, 9% |
Peacoat 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 Peacoat palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Peacoat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0C1424 on #EFEAE0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 15.35:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #EFEAE0 on #0C1424 |
Aa Sample Text
| 15.35:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #1A2A46 on #EFEAE0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 11.97:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #EFEAE0 on #1A2A46 |
Aa Sample Text
| 11.97:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #0C1424 on #C8A860 |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.08:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #C8A860 on #0C1424 |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.08:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #C8A860 on #1A2A46 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.30:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #1A2A46 on #C8A860 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.30:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #C8A860 on #EFEAE0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.90:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #EFEAE0 on #C8A860 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.90:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #0C1424 on #1A2A46 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.28:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #1A2A46 on #0C1424 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.28:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Complementary Scheme
The Peacoat palette is built using a complementary relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
A complementary palette is often preferred by professional designers because it provides maximum contrast and energy by using opposite colors.
History & Design Context
Best Design Use Cases
Industries This Palette Suits
Colors That Pair Well With Peacoat
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 #1A2A46 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #1A2A46 — 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 Peacoat Without Breaking Accessibility
- Use #1A2A46 for buttons and links — it scores 12.0:1 against the #EFEAE0 background (above the 3:1 UI-components threshold).
- Set body text in #0C1424 — 15.3:1 against #EFEAE0 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Don't use #C8A860 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Peacoat Color Scheme
To use this Peacoat 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 #EFEAE0 for the main background and #1A2A46 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #0C1424 and #EFEAE0 is 15.35:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Peacoat Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Peacoat color palette?
The Peacoat palette contains #EFEAE0, #1A2A46, #C8A860, #0C1424. 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 Peacoat color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #0C1424 on #EFEAE0 reaches 15.3:1 (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 Peacoat palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #826430, #241F42, #161513 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 Peacoat palette create?
Peacoat reads as vintage, cool, royal. Gently saturated blue drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated orange — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Peacoat color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Peacoat 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 Peacoat 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 Peacoat's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.