Peacock Color Psychology & Meaning
Peacock blue is one of nature's most spectacular color combinations — iridescent teals and blues that seem to shift in the light. Dramatic, proud, unmistakable.
#001A2C
#1A6B8A
#0EB3C5
#4ECDC4
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
Peacock
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AAA
WCAG Grade
9.2:1
Contrast Ratio
1,892
Saves
4,823
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Use #001A2C as the background. Use #1A6B8A as the primary accent. Use #0EB3C5 as secondary. Use #4ECDC4 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Peacock — cool, night, vibrant.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Peacock 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: 0.9% | 0, 26, 44 | 100%, 41%, 0%, 83% | 205°, 100%, 9% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 12.6% | 26, 107, 138 | 81%, 22%, 0%, 46% | 197°, 68%, 32% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 36.4% | 14, 179, 197 | 93%, 9%, 0%, 23% | 186°, 87%, 41% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 49.3% | 78, 205, 196 | 62%, 0%, 4%, 20% | 176°, 56%, 55% |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Peacock 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.
Hue Wheel
A analogous palette is often preferred by professional designers because it creates a calm, serene atmosphere by using neighboring colors.
History & Design Context
Peacock feathers are among the most studied optical phenomena in nature. The iridescent colors are structural rather than pigmented — light interference creates the effect.
Best Design Use Cases
Deep teal-navy as background. Medium peacock blue for primary accents. Bright cyan for highlights. Creates a jewel-toned, premium aesthetic.
Industries This Palette Suits
Luxury, fashion, jewelry, premium hospitality.
How to Implement the Peacock Color Scheme
To use this Peacock 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 #001A2C for the main background and #1A6B8A for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #4ECDC4 and #001A2C is 9.17:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.