Peacock Feather Color Palette
#1E6E8C · #2E9E8E · #C8A040 · #0E2E3E
Use #1E6E8C as the background. Use #2E9E8E as the primary accent. Use #C8A040 as secondary. Use #0E2E3E as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Peacock Feather — ocean, royal, cool, neon.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Peacock Feather 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: 13.3% | 30, 110, 140 | 79%, 21%, 0%, 45% | 196°, 65%, 33% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 27.0% | 46, 158, 142 | 71%, 0%, 10%, 38% | 171°, 55%, 40% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 37.8% | 200, 160, 64 | 0%, 20%, 68%, 22% | 42°, 55%, 52% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 2.4% | 14, 46, 62 | 77%, 26%, 0%, 76% | 200°, 63%, 15% |
Peacock Feather 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 Peacock Feather palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Peacock Feather 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0E2E3E on #C8A040 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.79:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #C8A040 on #0E2E3E |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.79:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #0E2E3E on #2E9E8E |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.33:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #2E9E8E on #0E2E3E |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.33:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #0E2E3E on #1E6E8C |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.48:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #1E6E8C on #0E2E3E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.48:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C8A040 on #1E6E8C |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.34:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #1E6E8C on #C8A040 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.34:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2E9E8E on #1E6E8C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.75:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #1E6E8C on #2E9E8E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.75:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C8A040 on #2E9E8E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.34:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2E9E8E on #C8A040 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.34:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Split-Complementary Scheme
The Peacock Feather palette is built using a split-complementary relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
A split-complementary palette is often preferred by professional designers because it balances visual interest with cohesion.
History & Design Context
Best Design Use Cases
Industries This Palette Suits
Colors That Pair Well With Peacock Feather
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 #2E9E8E on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #2E9E8E — 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 Peacock Feather Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #2E9E8E for small UI elements on #1E6E8C — 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 #0E2E3E on #1E6E8C — 2.5:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Let #C8A040 carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #2E9E8E.
How to Implement the Peacock Feather Color Scheme
To use this Peacock Feather 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 #1E6E8C for the main background and #2E9E8E for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #0E2E3E and #1E6E8C is 2.48:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Peacock Feather Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Peacock Feather color palette?
The Peacock Feather palette contains #1E6E8C, #2E9E8E, #C8A040, #0E2E3E. 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 Peacock Feather color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #0E2E3E on #C8A040 reaches 5.8:1 (AA). 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 Peacock Feather palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #9E2E3F, #387494, #EAEFF0 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 Peacock Feather palette create?
Peacock Feather reads as ocean, royal, cool. Gently saturated teal drives the personality, grounded by saturated cyan-blue — a combination that works best when the mid-tone base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Peacock Feather color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Peacock Feather 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 Peacock Feather 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 Peacock Feather's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.