Stellar Indigo & Cornflower is a dark, split color palette tagged space, dark, vibrant. The hues span about 70°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. The overall temperature is cool.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licorice | #121016 | rgb(18, 16, 22) | hsl(260, 16%, 7%) | oklch(17.8% 0.013 300) | |
| Indigo | #54149C | rgb(84, 20, 156) | hsl(268, 77%, 35%) | oklch(38.8% 0.194 297) | |
| Eggplant | #693B79 | rgb(105, 59, 121) | hsl(285, 34%, 35%) | oklch(43.5% 0.111 317) | |
| Cornflower | #5B9FFF | rgb(91, 159, 255) | hsl(215, 100%, 68%) | oklch(70.2% 0.158 257) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Indigo takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 7% to 68%. Well suited to dark-mode interfaces and gaming.
- Background: Cornflower (#5B9FFF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Licorice (#121016) on #5B9FFF gives 7.06:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Indigo (#54149C) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (4.01:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Eggplant (#693B79) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Licorice on Cornflower at 7.06:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Stellar Indigo & Cornflower
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: under tritanopia, Indigo and Eggplant become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#121016 on #5B9FFF | Aa | 7.06:1 | AAA |
#54149C on #5B9FFF | Aa | 4.01:1 | AA large only |
#693B79 on #5B9FFF | Aa | 3.14:1 | AA large only |
#121016 on #693B79 | Aa | 2.25:1 | Fail |
#121016 on #54149C | Aa | 1.76:1 | Fail |
#54149C on #693B79 | Aa | 1.28:1 | Fail |