#0A0A0A · #2A2A3A · #E8A040 · #E8E0D0
Use #0A0A0A as the background. Use #2A2A3A as the primary accent. Use #E8A040 as secondary. Use #E8E0D0 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Solar Eclipse — dramatic, rare, striking.
Technical breakdown for the Solar Eclipse 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: 0.3% | 10, 10, 10 | 0%, 0%, 0%, 96% | 0°, 0%, 4% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 2.5% | 42, 42, 58 | 28%, 28%, 0%, 77% | 240°, 16%, 20% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 42.7% | 232, 160, 64 | 0%, 31%, 72%, 9% | 34°, 79%, 58% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 75.0% | 232, 224, 208 | 0%, 3%, 10%, 9% | 40°, 34%, 86% |
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 Solar Eclipse palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #E8E0D0 on #0A0A0A |
Aa Sample Text
| 15.09:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #0A0A0A on #E8E0D0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 15.09:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #E8E0D0 on #2A2A3A |
Aa Sample Text
| 10.74:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #2A2A3A on #E8E0D0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 10.74:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #E8A040 on #0A0A0A |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.99:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #0A0A0A on #E8A040 |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.99:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #E8A040 on #2A2A3A |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.40:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #2A2A3A on #E8A040 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.40:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #E8E0D0 on #E8A040 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.68:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E8A040 on #E8E0D0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.68:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2A2A3A on #0A0A0A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.41:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #0A0A0A on #2A2A3A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.41:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
The Solar Eclipse 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.
A triadic palette is often preferred by professional designers because it balances visual interest with cohesion.
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 #2A2A3A on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #2A2A3A — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
a paper-white carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
To use this Solar Eclipse 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.
:root {
/* {name} Palette - ihatecolors.com */{'
'} --color-bg: {colors[0]};{'
'} --color-primary: {colors[1]};{'
'} --color-secondary: {colors[2]};{'
'} --color-text: {colors[3]};{'
'} {'}'}Use #0A0A0A for the main background and #2A2A3A for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
The contrast ratio between #E8E0D0 and #0A0A0A is 15.09:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
The Solar Eclipse palette contains #0A0A0A, #2A2A3A, #E8A040, #E8E0D0. 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.
Yes for its strongest pairings: #E8E0D0 on #0A0A0A reaches 15.1:1 (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.
Beyond its own four colors, #68684B, #332E38, #EEECEC 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.
Solar Eclipse reads as dramatic, rare, striking. Muted blue drives the personality, grounded by neutral gray — a combination that works best when the deep base gets most of the canvas.
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Solar Eclipse palette is free for personal, client and commercial work — websites, branding, apps, print and social content, with no attribution required.
Use the export panel on this page: CSS variables, a Tailwind config block, SCSS variables, or a Figma copy list are generated from Solar Eclipse's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.