Deep Winter Loom Edition
Deep Winter Loom Edition is a cool high contrast palette built with black, blue, white 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 #EDEFF2 for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #1A0448 or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #BDCAD3 for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #160044;
--palette-color-2: #1A0448;
--palette-color-3: #BDCAD3;
--palette-color-4: #EDEFF2;
}Deep Winter Loom Edition 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #160044 | Ink | 89 RGB pts | 0.006 | 259° |
| #1A0448 | Midnight Blue | 81 RGB pts | 0.008 | 259° |
| #BDCAD3 | Light Steel Blue | 29 RGB pts | 0.578 | 205° |
| #EDEFF2 | White Smoke | 17 RGB pts | 0.861 | 216° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #160044 on #EDEFF2 | 16.31:1 | AAA | AAA |
| #1A0448 on #EDEFF2 | 15.79:1 | AAA | AAA |
| #160044 on #BDCAD3 | 11.23:1 | AAA | AAA |
| #1A0448 on #BDCAD3 | 10.87:1 | AAA | AAA |
| #BDCAD3 on #EDEFF2 | 1.45:1 | fail | fail |
| #160044 on #1A0448 | 1.03:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #160044 against #EDEFF2 at 16.31:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #160044 against #1A0448 at 1.03:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #160044 (Ink, luminance 0.006) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #EDEFF2 (White Smoke, luminance 0.861) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 55° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a analogous palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #160044 on a #EDEFF2 background, and reserve #160044 for borders, icons or accents.
FAQ
It is a cool high contrast color palette with black, blue, white 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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