Classic Midnight & Steel Blue is a vivid complementary color palette tagged modern, blue, white. Midnight and Wheat sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midnight | #0A1F73 | rgb(10, 31, 115) | hsl(228, 84%, 25%) | oklch(29.5% 0.145 266) | |
| Steel Blue | #2A8CCD | rgb(42, 140, 205) | hsl(204, 66%, 48%) | oklch(61.5% 0.132 243) | |
| Snow | #F1FDFF | rgb(241, 253, 255) | hsl(189, 100%, 97%) | oklch(98.6% 0.013 209) | |
| Wheat | #FFD285 | rgb(255, 210, 133) | hsl(38, 100%, 76%) | oklch(88.6% 0.108 80) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Wheat takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 25% to 97%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Snow (#F1FDFF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Midnight (#0A1F73) on #F1FDFF gives 13.89:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Wheat (#FFD285) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Steel Blue (#2A8CCD) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Midnight on Snow at 13.89:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Classic Midnight & Steel Blue
A palette preview that turns four colors into a page, so you can judge hierarchy, contrast and mood before you commit.
Primary action SecondaryColor blindness simulation
Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#0A1F73 on #F1FDFF | Aa | 13.89:1 | AAA |
#0A1F73 on #FFD285 | Aa | 10.17:1 | AAA |
#0A1F73 on #2A8CCD | Aa | 3.94:1 | AA large only |
#2A8CCD on #F1FDFF | Aa | 3.53:1 | AA large only |
#2A8CCD on #FFD285 | Aa | 2.58:1 | Fail |
#F1FDFF on #FFD285 | Aa | 1.37:1 | Fail |