The #000098 Palette Challenge
Design a five-color palette that includes #000098. Best palettes win prizes and a permanent feature on the site.
Round 1 — entries open
| Entry fee | Free |
|---|---|
| Entries per person | Up to 3 |
| Judging | Editorial panel + accessibility score |
| Winners announced | On this page and by email |
1st place
Grand prize
- Cash prize from the sponsor and supporter pool
- Homepage feature for one month
- Palette added to our curated collection with credit
2nd place
Runner-up
- Cash prize from the pool
- Featured on the palettes page
3rd place
Honourable mention
- Prize from the pool
- Credit on the contest page
Community pick
Most shared
- Winner badge and feature
Exact prize amounts are confirmed on this page before judging, based on the sponsor and supporter pool. Sponsor a prize or contribute to the pool.
Rules
- Five colors, one of which must be #000098.
- Every text pair you propose must reach WCAG AA (4.5:1). Check with the contrast checker.
- Give the palette a name and a one-sentence use case.
- Entries must be your own work. Palettes copied from other sites will be disqualified.
- Open to anyone 18 or older, where permitted by local law. No purchase necessary.
- By entering you allow 000098 to display your palette with credit. You keep your rights.
- Judging criteria: harmony (40%), accessibility (30%), originality (20%), usefulness (10%).