Planetarium Dark Color Palette
#1A1E34 · #4E5E8E · #C8D0E0 · #080A14
Use #1A1E34 as the background. Use #4E5E8E as the primary accent. Use #C8D0E0 as secondary. Use #080A14 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Planetarium Dark — night, cool, neon, moody.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Planetarium Dark 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: 1.4% | 26, 30, 52 | 50%, 42%, 0%, 80% | 231°, 33%, 15% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 11.6% | 78, 94, 142 | 45%, 34%, 0%, 44% | 225°, 29%, 43% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 62.8% | 200, 208, 224 | 11%, 7%, 0%, 12% | 220°, 28%, 83% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 0.3% | 8, 10, 20 | 60%, 50%, 0%, 92% | 230°, 43%, 5% |
Planetarium Dark 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 Planetarium Dark palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Planetarium Dark 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #080A14 on #C8D0E0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 12.74:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #C8D0E0 on #080A14 |
Aa Sample Text
| 12.74:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #C8D0E0 on #1A1E34 |
Aa Sample Text
| 10.60:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #1A1E34 on #C8D0E0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 10.60:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #C8D0E0 on #4E5E8E |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.09:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #4E5E8E on #C8D0E0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.09:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #080A14 on #4E5E8E |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.12:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #4E5E8E on #080A14 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.12:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #4E5E8E on #1A1E34 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.59:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #1A1E34 on #4E5E8E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.59:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #080A14 on #1A1E34 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.20:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #1A1E34 on #080A14 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.20:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Planetarium Dark 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 Planetarium Dark
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 #4E5E8E on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #4E5E8E — 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 Planetarium Dark Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #4E5E8E for small UI elements on #1A1E34 — at 2.6:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Don't set body copy in #080A14 on #1A1E34 — 1.2:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Don't use #C8D0E0 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Planetarium Dark Color Scheme
To use this Planetarium Dark 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 #1A1E34 for the main background and #4E5E8E for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #080A14 and #1A1E34 is 1.20:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Planetarium Dark Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Planetarium Dark color palette?
The Planetarium Dark palette contains #1A1E34, #4E5E8E, #C8D0E0, #080A14. 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 Planetarium Dark color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #080A14 on #C8D0E0 reaches 12.7:1 (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 Planetarium Dark palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #8D7E4E, #635982, #ECECEF 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 Planetarium Dark palette create?
Planetarium Dark reads as night, cool, neon. Gently saturated blue drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated blue — a combination that works best when the deep base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Planetarium Dark color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Planetarium Dark 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 Planetarium Dark 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 Planetarium Dark's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.