Umbriel Dark Color Palette
#5C5C6E · #8E8E9E · #3A3A4A · #1E1E2A
Use #5C5C6E as the background. Use #8E8E9E as the primary accent. Use #3A3A4A as secondary. Use #1E1E2A as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Umbriel Dark — umbriel, dark, crater.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Umbriel 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: 11.1% | 92, 92, 110 | 16%, 16%, 0%, 57% | 240°, 9%, 40% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 27.6% | 142, 142, 158 | 10%, 10%, 0%, 38% | 240°, 8%, 59% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 4.4% | 58, 58, 74 | 22%, 22%, 0%, 71% | 240°, 12%, 26% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 1.4% | 30, 30, 42 | 29%, 29%, 0%, 84% | 240°, 17%, 14% |
Umbriel 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 Umbriel Dark palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Umbriel 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1E1E2A on #8E8E9E |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.11:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #8E8E9E on #1E1E2A |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.11:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #3A3A4A on #8E8E9E |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.46:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #8E8E9E on #3A3A4A |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.46:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #1E1E2A on #5C5C6E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.52:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #5C5C6E on #1E1E2A |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.52:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8E8E9E on #5C5C6E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.03:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #5C5C6E on #8E8E9E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.03:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #3A3A4A on #5C5C6E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.70:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #5C5C6E on #3A3A4A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.70:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #1E1E2A on #3A3A4A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.48:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #3A3A4A on #1E1E2A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.48:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Umbriel 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 Umbriel 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 #8E8E9E on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #8E8E9E — 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 Umbriel Dark Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #8E8E9E for small UI elements on #5C5C6E — at 2.0:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Don't set body copy in #1E1E2A on #5C5C6E — 2.5:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Let #3A3A4A carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #8E8E9E.
How to Implement the Umbriel Dark Color Scheme
To use this Umbriel 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 #5C5C6E for the main background and #8E8E9E for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #1E1E2A and #5C5C6E is 2.52:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Umbriel Dark Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Umbriel Dark color palette?
The Umbriel Dark palette contains #5C5C6E, #8E8E9E, #3A3A4A, #1E1E2A. 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 Umbriel Dark color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #1E1E2A on #8E8E9E reaches 5.1:1 (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 Umbriel Dark palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #9F9F8E, #968CA1, #ECECEE 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 Umbriel Dark palette create?
Umbriel Dark reads as umbriel, dark, crater. Muted blue drives the personality, grounded by muted blue — a combination that works best when the mid-tone base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Umbriel Dark color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Umbriel 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 Umbriel 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 Umbriel Dark's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.