Dark Winter Echo Archive
Dark Winter Echo Archive is a cool high contrast palette built with navy blue, white, blue tones. Copy the HEX codes, download the palette image, save it to your collection, or open related palettes below.
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Pairing tips
Use #2B333B for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #413C61 or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #FFFFFF for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #3D385D;
--palette-color-2: #413C61;
--palette-color-3: #FFFFFF;
--palette-color-4: #2B333B;
}Dark Winter Echo Archive 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3D385D | Charcoal | 37 RGB pts | 0.046 | 248° |
| #413C61 | Charcoal | 39 RGB pts | 0.052 | 248° |
| #FFFFFF | White | 0 RGB pts | 1.000 | 0° |
| #2B333B | Charcoal | 52 RGB pts | 0.032 | 210° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #FFFFFF on #2B333B | 12.81:1 | AAA | AAA |
| #3D385D on #FFFFFF | 10.93:1 | AAA | AAA |
| #413C61 on #FFFFFF | 10.28:1 | AAA | AAA |
| #413C61 on #2B333B | 1.25:1 | fail | fail |
| #3D385D on #2B333B | 1.17:1 | fail | fail |
| #3D385D on #413C61 | 1.06:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #FFFFFF against #2B333B at 12.81:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #3D385D against #413C61 at 1.06:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #2B333B (Charcoal, luminance 0.032) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #FFFFFF (White, luminance 1.000) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 38° across 3 of 4 colours, which makes this a analogous palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #FFFFFF on a #2B333B background, and reserve #3D385D for borders, icons or accents.
FAQ
It is a cool high contrast color palette with navy blue, white, blue tones.
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.
Yes. Use the copy buttons for the full palette or for a single color row.
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