Tanzanite Color Palette
#E7E6EC · #4A3F9E · #2D2676 · #0E0B34
Use #E7E6EC as the background. Use #4A3F9E as the primary accent. Use #2D2676 as secondary. Use #0E0B34 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Tanzanite — royal, night, cool, moody, vintage.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Tanzanite 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: 79.6% | 231, 230, 236 | 2%, 3%, 0%, 7% | 250°, 14%, 91% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 7.5% | 74, 63, 158 | 53%, 60%, 0%, 38% | 247°, 43%, 43% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 3.3% | 45, 38, 118 | 62%, 68%, 0%, 54% | 245°, 51%, 31% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 0.6% | 14, 11, 52 | 73%, 79%, 0%, 80% | 244°, 65%, 12% |
Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Tanzanite 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0E0B34 on #E7E6EC |
Aa Sample Text
| 15.17:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #E7E6EC on #0E0B34 |
Aa Sample Text
| 15.17:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #2D2676 on #E7E6EC |
Aa Sample Text
| 10.26:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #E7E6EC on #2D2676 |
Aa Sample Text
| 10.26:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #4A3F9E on #E7E6EC |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.78:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #E7E6EC on #4A3F9E |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.78:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #0E0B34 on #4A3F9E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.24:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #4A3F9E on #0E0B34 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.24:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2D2676 on #4A3F9E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.51:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #4A3F9E on #2D2676 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.51:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #0E0B34 on #2D2676 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.48:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2D2676 on #0E0B34 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.48:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite
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 #4A3F9E on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #4A3F9E — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
a ink-black carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Tanzanite Without Breaking Accessibility
- Use #4A3F9E for buttons and links — it scores 6.8:1 against the #E7E6EC background (above the 3:1 UI-components threshold).
- Set body text in #0E0B34 — 15.2:1 against #E7E6EC passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #2D2676 carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #4A3F9E.
How to Implement the Tanzanite Color Scheme
To use this Tanzanite 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 #E7E6EC for the main background and #4A3F9E for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #0E0B34 and #E7E6EC is 15.17:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Tanzanite Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Tanzanite color palette?
The Tanzanite palette contains #E7E6EC, #4A3F9E, #2D2676, #0E0B34. 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 Tanzanite color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #0E0B34 on #E7E6EC reaches 15.2:1 (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 Tanzanite palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #929D3F, #764992, #141415 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 Tanzanite palette create?
Tanzanite reads as royal, night, cool. Gently saturated blue drives the personality, grounded by muted blue — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Tanzanite color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.