Winter Ruby Light
Winter Ruby Light is a cool balanced contrast palette built with navy blue, blue, teal, mint 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 #C8DFDE for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #3A6CD1 or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #8DC4D5 for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #212E79;
--palette-color-2: #3A6CD1;
--palette-color-3: #8DC4D5;
--palette-color-4: #C8DFDE;
}Winter Ruby Light 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #212E79 | Midnight Blue | 46 RGB pts | 0.037 | 231° |
| #3A6CD1 | Royal Blue | 30 RGB pts | 0.162 | 220° |
| #8DC4D5 | Sky Blue | 44 RGB pts | 0.499 | 194° |
| #C8DFDE | Gainsboro | 29 RGB pts | 0.703 | 177° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #212E79 on #C8DFDE | 8.70:1 | AAA | AAA |
| #212E79 on #8DC4D5 | 6.35:1 | AA | AAA |
| #3A6CD1 on #C8DFDE | 3.55:1 | fail | AA |
| #3A6CD1 on #8DC4D5 | 2.59:1 | fail | fail |
| #212E79 on #3A6CD1 | 2.45:1 | fail | fail |
| #8DC4D5 on #C8DFDE | 1.37:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #212E79 against #C8DFDE at 8.70:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #8DC4D5 against #C8DFDE at 1.37:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #212E79 (Midnight Blue, luminance 0.037) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #C8DFDE (Gainsboro, luminance 0.703) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 54° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a analogous palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #212E79 on a #C8DFDE background, and reserve #8DC4D5 for borders, icons or accents.
FAQ
It is a cool balanced contrast color palette with navy blue, blue, teal, mint 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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