What HEX colors are in the Dark Signal Spectrum palette?

The Dark Signal Spectrum palette uses #231942, #5E548E, #9F86C0, #E0B1CB. Its highest-contrast pair is 8.78:1.

Is the Dark Signal Spectrum palette accessible for text?

Use #231942 on #5E548E for the strongest contrast. Always check the WCAG ratio before setting body copy.

#231942

#5E548E

#9F86C0

#E0B1CB

Dark Signal Spectrum

Dark Signal Spectrum is a cool balanced contrast palette built with navy blue, purple, pink tones. Copy the HEX codes, download the palette image, save it to your collection, or open related palettes below.

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#231942

Navy blue

#5E548E

Navy blue

#9F86C0

Purple

#E0B1CB

Pink

MoodMoody toneDeep shades made for dramatic layouts.

ContrastBalanced contrastHelps decide how to use text, buttons, and backgrounds.

Main tonesnavy blue, purple, pinkThe strongest color families in this palette.

Best fitDark interfacesPortfolios, dashboards, and cinematic pages.

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Use this palette for

Dark Signal portfolio hero Navy blue cinematic poster Purple dashboard theme Cool night mood board Dark palettes Cool Dark Signal tones

Pairing tips

Background

Use #E0B1CB for soft sections, cards, or open space.

Text and headings

Use #5E548E or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.

Accent color

Use #9F86C0 for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.

CSS variables

:root {
  --palette-color-1: #231942;
  --palette-color-2: #5E548E;
  --palette-color-3: #9F86C0;
  --palette-color-4: #E0B1CB;
}

Dark Signal Spectrum colour names and contrast

Every value on this page is calculated from this palette's own HEX codes. The closest CSS named colour tells you what to call each shade, relative luminance shows how light or dark it truly is, and the contrast table shows which pairs are safe to set text in.

Swatch reference

Swatch	Closest named colour	Match	Luminance	Hue
#231942	Ink	69 RGB pts	0.014	255°
#5E548E	Dark Slate Blue	56 RGB pts	0.107	250°
#9F86C0	Medium Purple	66 RGB pts	0.282	266°
#E0B1CB	Thistle	38 RGB pts	0.516	327°

Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)

Colour pair	Ratio	Body text	Large text
#231942 on #E0B1CB	8.78:1	AAA	AAA
#231942 on #9F86C0	5.15:1	AA	AAA
#5E548E on #E0B1CB	3.61:1	fail	AA
#231942 on #5E548E	2.43:1	fail	fail
#5E548E on #9F86C0	2.12:1	fail	fail
#9F86C0 on #E0B1CB	1.70:1	fail	fail

What this means in practice

Highest contrast: #231942 against #E0B1CB at 8.78:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
Lowest contrast: #9F86C0 against #E0B1CB at 1.70:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
Darkest colour: #231942 (Ink, luminance 0.014) — the natural choice for headings.
Lightest colour: #E0B1CB (Thistle, luminance 0.516) — best used for backgrounds.
Hue spread: 76° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a split-complementary palette.
Text recommendation: set type in #231942 on a #E0B1CB background, and reserve #9F86C0 for borders, icons or accents.

FAQ

What type of palette is Dark Signal Spectrum?

It is a cool balanced contrast color palette with navy blue, purple, pink tones.

Can this palette work for websites?

Yes. Use the lightest color for backgrounds, deeper colors for text, and mid tones for buttons or accents. Check the contrast table above before setting body copy.

Can I copy the HEX colors?

Yes. Use the copy buttons for the full palette or for a single color row.