Tibetan Prayer Flag Color Palette
#2A5AA8 · #F0F0F0 · #E8A020 · #1A8A3A
Use #2A5AA8 as the background. Use #F0F0F0 as the primary accent. Use #E8A020 as secondary. Use #1A8A3A as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Tibetan Prayer Flag — spiritual, bright, serene.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Tibetan Prayer Flag 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: 10.6% | 42, 90, 168 | 75%, 46%, 0%, 34% | 217°, 60%, 41% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 87.1% | 240, 240, 240 | 0%, 0%, 0%, 6% | 0°, 0%, 94% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 42.4% | 232, 160, 32 | 0%, 31%, 86%, 9% | 38°, 81%, 52% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 18.7% | 26, 138, 58 | 81%, 0%, 58%, 46% | 137°, 68%, 32% |
Tibetan Prayer Flag 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 Tibetan Prayer Flag palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Tibetan Prayer Flag 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #F0F0F0 on #2A5AA8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.89:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #2A5AA8 on #F0F0F0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.89:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #1A8A3A on #F0F0F0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.89:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #F0F0F0 on #1A8A3A |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.89:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #E8A020 on #2A5AA8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.03:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #2A5AA8 on #E8A020 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.03:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #1A8A3A on #E8A020 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.00:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E8A020 on #1A8A3A |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.00:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E8A020 on #F0F0F0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.94:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F0F0F0 on #E8A020 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.94:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #1A8A3A on #2A5AA8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.52:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2A5AA8 on #1A8A3A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.52:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Split-Complementary Scheme
The Tibetan Prayer Flag palette is built using a split-complementary relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
A split-complementary palette is often preferred by professional designers because it balances visual interest with cohesion.
History & Design Context
Best Design Use Cases
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Colors That Pair Well With Tibetan Prayer Flag
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 #F0F0F0 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #F0F0F0 — 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 Tibetan Prayer Flag Without Breaking Accessibility
- Use #F0F0F0 for buttons and links — it scores 5.9:1 against the #2A5AA8 background (above the 3:1 UI-components threshold).
- Don't set body copy in #1A8A3A on #2A5AA8 — 1.5:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Let #E8A020 carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #F0F0F0.
How to Implement the Tibetan Prayer Flag Color Scheme
To use this Tibetan Prayer Flag 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 #2A5AA8 for the main background and #F0F0F0 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #1A8A3A and #2A5AA8 is 1.52:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Tibetan Prayer Flag Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Tibetan Prayer Flag color palette?
The Tibetan Prayer Flag palette contains #2A5AA8, #F0F0F0, #E8A020, #1A8A3A. 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 Tibetan Prayer Flag color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #F0F0F0 on #2A5AA8 reaches 5.9:1 (AA). 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 Tibetan Prayer Flag palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #B3B3B3, #F1F0EE, #EAEDF0 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 Tibetan Prayer Flag palette create?
Tibetan Prayer Flag reads as spiritual, bright, serene. Neutral gray drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated blue — a combination that works best when the mid-tone base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Tibetan Prayer Flag color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Tibetan Prayer Flag 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 Tibetan Prayer Flag 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 Tibetan Prayer Flag's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.