Vaporwave Mall Color Palette
#FF6EC7 · #7AF0FF · #B0A0FF · #1A1030
Use #FF6EC7 as the background. Use #7AF0FF as the primary accent. Use #B0A0FF as secondary. Use #1A1030 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Vaporwave Mall — neon, night, sunset, pastel.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Vaporwave Mall 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: 36.5% | 255, 110, 199 | 0%, 57%, 22%, 0% | 323°, 100%, 72% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 73.7% | 122, 240, 255 | 52%, 6%, 0%, 0% | 187°, 100%, 74% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 41.6% | 176, 160, 255 | 31%, 37%, 0%, 0% | 250°, 100%, 81% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 0.8% | 26, 16, 48 | 46%, 67%, 0%, 81% | 259°, 50%, 13% |
Vaporwave Mall 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 Vaporwave Mall palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Vaporwave Mall 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1A1030 on #7AF0FF |
Aa Sample Text
| 13.56:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #7AF0FF on #1A1030 |
Aa Sample Text
| 13.56:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #1A1030 on #B0A0FF |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.03:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #B0A0FF on #1A1030 |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.03:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #1A1030 on #FF6EC7 |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.16:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #FF6EC7 on #1A1030 |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.16:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #7AF0FF on #FF6EC7 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.89:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #FF6EC7 on #7AF0FF |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.89:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #B0A0FF on #7AF0FF |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.69:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #7AF0FF on #B0A0FF |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.69:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #B0A0FF on #FF6EC7 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.12:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #FF6EC7 on #B0A0FF |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.12:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Triadic Scheme
The Vaporwave Mall 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.
History & Design Context
Best Design Use Cases
Industries This Palette Suits
Colors That Pair Well With Vaporwave Mall
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 #7AF0FF on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #7AF0FF — 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 Vaporwave Mall Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #7AF0FF for small UI elements on #FF6EC7 — at 1.9:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #1A1030 — 7.2:1 against #FF6EC7 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Don't use #B0A0FF behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Vaporwave Mall Color Scheme
To use this Vaporwave Mall 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 #FF6EC7 for the main background and #7AF0FF for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #1A1030 and #FF6EC7 is 7.16:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Vaporwave Mall Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Vaporwave Mall color palette?
The Vaporwave Mall palette contains #FF6EC7, #7AF0FF, #B0A0FF, #1A1030. 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 Vaporwave Mall color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #1A1030 on #7AF0FF reaches 13.6:1 (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 Vaporwave Mall palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #FF7866, #81AFF8, #1A0F16 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 Vaporwave Mall palette create?
Vaporwave Mall reads as neon, night, sunset. Saturated teal drives the personality, grounded by saturated magenta — a combination that works best when the light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Vaporwave Mall color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Vaporwave Mall 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 Vaporwave Mall 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 Vaporwave Mall's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.