Revolut Color Psychology & Meaning
Revolut's dark purple-on-black system signals the premium, global fintech brand it has become — no longer a scrappy startup, but not a stuffy bank either.
#191C1F
#6B46F5
#FFFFFF
#8D8D8D
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
Revolut Color Palette
#191C1F · #6B46F5 · #FFFFFF · #8D8D8D
AA
WCAG Grade
5.2:1
Contrast Ratio
2,800
Saves
7,500
AI Copies
Use #191C1F as the background. Use #6B46F5 as the primary accent. Use #FFFFFF as secondary. Use #8D8D8D as body text. Palette: Revolut — dark, premium, modern.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Revolut 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: 1.1% | 25, 28, 31 | 19%, 10%, 0%, 88% | 210°, 11%, 11% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 14.1% | 107, 70, 245 | 56%, 71%, 0%, 4% | 253°, 90%, 62% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 100.0% | 255, 255, 255 | 0%, 0%, 0%, 0% | 0°, 0%, 100% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 26.6% | 141, 141, 141 | 0%, 0%, 0%, 45% | 0°, 0%, 55% |
Revolut 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 Revolut palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
#191C1F muted cyan-blue
#6B46F5 saturated violet
#FFFFFF neutral gray
#8D8D8D neutral gray
Revolut 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #FFFFFF on #191C1F |
Aa Sample Text
| 17.11:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #191C1F on #FFFFFF |
Aa Sample Text
| 17.11:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #FFFFFF on #6B46F5 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.50:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #6B46F5 on #FFFFFF |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.50:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #8D8D8D on #191C1F |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.16:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #191C1F on #8D8D8D |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.16:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #8D8D8D on #FFFFFF |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.32:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #FFFFFF on #8D8D8D |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.32:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #6B46F5 on #191C1F |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.11:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #191C1F on #6B46F5 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.11:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #8D8D8D on #6B46F5 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.66:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #6B46F5 on #8D8D8D |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.66:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Triadic Scheme
The Revolut palette is built using a triadic relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
Hue Wheel
A triadic palette is often preferred by professional designers because it balances visual interest with cohesion.
History & Design Context
Revolut launched in 2015 and rebranded multiple times as it grew from a travel card to a global financial superapp. The dark identity signals aspiration toward premium banking.
Best Design Use Cases
Dark charcoal for all surfaces. Purple for brand moments and primary interactive elements. White for content. Gray for metadata and secondary info.
Industries This Palette Suits
Neobanking, fintech, payments, cryptocurrency, premium financial services.
Colors That Pair Well With Revolut
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.
yellow-green
directly opposite #6B46F5 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
violet
30° beside #6B46F5 — 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 Revolut Without Breaking Accessibility
- Use #6B46F5 for buttons and links — it scores 3.1:1 against the #191C1F background (above the 3:1 UI-components threshold).
- Set body text in #8D8D8D — 5.2:1 against #191C1F passes WCAG AA (AA) for long-form reading.
- Don't use #FFFFFF behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Revolut Color Scheme
To use this Revolut 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 #191C1F for the main background and #6B46F5 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #8D8D8D and #191C1F is 5.16:1 (AA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Revolut Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Revolut color palette?
The Revolut palette contains #191C1F, #6B46F5, #FFFFFF, #8D8D8D. 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 Revolut color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #FFFFFF on #191C1F reaches 17.1:1 (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 Revolut palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #D0F547, #C051EC, #ECEDEE 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 Revolut palette create?
Revolut reads as dark, premium, modern. Saturated violet drives the personality, grounded by muted cyan-blue — a combination that works best when the deep base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Revolut color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Revolut 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 Revolut 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 Revolut's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.