Yukata Color Palette
#ECEBE4 · #38437E · #222A5C · #0B0F28
Use #ECEBE4 as the background. Use #38437E as the primary accent. Use #222A5C as secondary. Use #0B0F28 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Yukata — vintage, cool, pastel, royal, moody.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Yukata 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: 82.9% | 236, 235, 228 | 0%, 0%, 3%, 7% | 52°, 17%, 91% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 6.4% | 56, 67, 126 | 56%, 47%, 0%, 51% | 231°, 38%, 36% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 2.8% | 34, 42, 92 | 63%, 54%, 0%, 64% | 232°, 46%, 25% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 0.6% | 11, 15, 40 | 73%, 62%, 0%, 84% | 232°, 57%, 10% |
Yukata 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 Yukata palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Yukata 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0B0F28 on #ECEBE4 |
Aa Sample Text
| 15.78:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #ECEBE4 on #0B0F28 |
Aa Sample Text
| 15.78:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #222A5C on #ECEBE4 |
Aa Sample Text
| 11.31:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #ECEBE4 on #222A5C |
Aa Sample Text
| 11.31:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #38437E on #ECEBE4 |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.73:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #ECEBE4 on #38437E |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.73:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #0B0F28 on #38437E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.04:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #38437E on #0B0F28 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.04:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #222A5C on #38437E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.46:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #38437E on #222A5C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.46:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #0B0F28 on #222A5C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.40:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #222A5C on #0B0F28 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.40:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Complementary Scheme
The Yukata palette is built using a complementary relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
A complementary palette is often preferred by professional designers because it provides maximum contrast and energy by using opposite colors.
History & Design Context
Best Design Use Cases
Industries This Palette Suits
Colors That Pair Well With Yukata
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 #38437E on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #38437E — 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 Yukata Without Breaking Accessibility
- Use #38437E for buttons and links — it scores 7.7:1 against the #ECEBE4 background (above the 3:1 UI-components threshold).
- Set body text in #0B0F28 — 15.8:1 against #ECEBE4 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #222A5C carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #38437E.
How to Implement the Yukata Color Scheme
To use this Yukata 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 #ECEBE4 for the main background and #38437E for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #0B0F28 and #ECEBE4 is 15.78:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Yukata Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Yukata color palette?
The Yukata palette contains #ECEBE4, #38437E, #222A5C, #0B0F28. 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 Yukata color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #0B0F28 on #ECEBE4 reaches 15.8:1 (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 Yukata palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #7F7439, #544276, #151514 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 Yukata palette create?
Yukata reads as vintage, cool, pastel. Gently saturated blue drives the personality, grounded by muted yellow — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Yukata color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Yukata 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 Yukata 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 Yukata's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.