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 Color Palette
#001A2C · #1A6B8A · #0EB3C5 · #4ECDC4
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% |
Peacock 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 palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
#001A2C saturated cyan-blue
#1A6B8A saturated cyan-blue
#0EB3C5 saturated teal
#4ECDC4 gently saturated teal
Peacock 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4ECDC4 on #001A2C |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.17:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #001A2C on #4ECDC4 |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.17:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #0EB3C5 on #001A2C |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.99:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #001A2C on #0EB3C5 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.99:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #4ECDC4 on #1A6B8A |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.09:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #1A6B8A on #4ECDC4 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.09:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #1A6B8A on #001A2C |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.97:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #001A2C on #1A6B8A |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.97:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #0EB3C5 on #1A6B8A |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.35:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #1A6B8A on #0EB3C5 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.35:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #4ECDC4 on #0EB3C5 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.31:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #0EB3C5 on #4ECDC4 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.31:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
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.
Colors That Pair Well With Peacock
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.
orange
directly opposite #1A6B8A on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
blue
30° beside #1A6B8A — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
tinted neutral
a paper-white carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Peacock Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #1A6B8A for small UI elements on #001A2C — at 3.0:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #4ECDC4 — 9.2:1 against #001A2C passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #0EB3C5 carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #1A6B8A.
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.
Peacock Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Peacock color palette?
The Peacock palette contains #001A2C, #1A6B8A, #0EB3C5, #4ECDC4. 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 color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #4ECDC4 on #001A2C reaches 9.2:1 (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 Peacock palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #963F1D, #223781, #E9EEF2 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 palette create?
Peacock reads as cool, night, vibrant. Saturated cyan-blue drives the personality, grounded by saturated cyan-blue — a combination that works best when the deep base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Peacock color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Peacock 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 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's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.