Tokyo Night is a analogous color palette tagged dark, tech, cold. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Ink, Dusk, Cornflower) give it a natural, low-tension flow. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is cool.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ink | #1A1B26 | rgb(26, 27, 38) | hsl(235, 19%, 13%) | oklch(22.6% 0.021 280) | |
| Dusk | #4B5273 | rgb(75, 82, 115) | hsl(229, 21%, 37%) | oklch(44.6% 0.055 275) | |
| Cornflower | #7AA2F7 | rgb(122, 162, 247) | hsl(221, 89%, 72%) | oklch(71.9% 0.132 264) | |
| Wisteria | #BB9AF7 | rgb(187, 154, 247) | hsl(261, 85%, 79%) | oklch(75.1% 0.134 299) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Cornflower takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 13% to 79%. Well suited to a SaaS landing page or dashboard.
- Background: Wisteria (#BB9AF7) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Ink (#1A1B26) on #BB9AF7 gives 7.39:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Cornflower (#7AA2F7) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Dusk (#4B5273) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Ink on Wisteria at 7.39:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Tokyo Night
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 protanopia and deuteranopia, Cornflower and Wisteria 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#1A1B26 on #BB9AF7 | Aa | 7.39:1 | AAA |
#1A1B26 on #7AA2F7 | Aa | 6.79:1 | AA |
#4B5273 on #BB9AF7 | Aa | 3.3:1 | AA large only |
#4B5273 on #7AA2F7 | Aa | 3.03:1 | AA large only |
#1A1B26 on #4B5273 | Aa | 2.24:1 | Fail |
#7AA2F7 on #BB9AF7 | Aa | 1.09:1 | Fail |