Abandoned Factory Color Palette
#5E5E56 · #3E3E38 · #7A7A70 · #24241E
Use #5E5E56 as the background. Use #3E3E38 as the primary accent. Use #7A7A70 as secondary. Use #24241E as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Abandoned Factory — moody, mono, vintage, cool.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Abandoned Factory color scheme. Use these values for web design (HEX/RGB), print projects (CMYK), or specialized design software (HSL).
| Swatch | Design Role | HEX | RGB | CMYK | HSL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Background Luminance: 11.1% | 94, 94, 86 | 0%, 0%, 9%, 63% | 60°, 4%, 35% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 4.8% | 62, 62, 56 | 0%, 0%, 10%, 76% | 60°, 5%, 23% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 19.2% | 122, 122, 112 | 0%, 0%, 8%, 52% | 60°, 4%, 46% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 1.7% | 36, 36, 30 | 0%, 0%, 17%, 86% | 60°, 9%, 13% |
Abandoned Factory Tints & Shades
Hover states, borders and elevation need lighter and darker steps of your base colors. Here are computed tints and shades for every color in the Abandoned Factory palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Abandoned Factory Palette Contrast Matrix (WCAG 2.1)
Every color tested as text on every other color as background. Body copy needs 4.5:1 (AA), large text and UI components 3:1. AAA requires 7:1.
| Text on Background | Preview | Ratio | Grade | Safe For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #24241E on #7A7A70 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.60:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #7A7A70 on #24241E |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.60:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #7A7A70 on #3E3E38 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.48:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #3E3E38 on #7A7A70 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.48:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #24241E on #5E5E56 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.39:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #5E5E56 on #24241E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.39:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #3E3E38 on #5E5E56 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.65:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #5E5E56 on #3E3E38 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.65:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #7A7A70 on #5E5E56 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.51:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #5E5E56 on #7A7A70 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.51:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #24241E on #3E3E38 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.45:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #3E3E38 on #24241E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.45:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Abandoned Factory palette is built using a analogous relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
A analogous palette is often preferred by professional designers because it creates a calm, serene atmosphere by using neighboring colors.
History & Design Context
Best Design Use Cases
Industries This Palette Suits
Colors That Pair Well With Abandoned Factory
Need a fifth color? These three companions are computed from the palette's own hue positions on the color wheel, so they extend the scheme without breaking its harmony.
directly opposite #3E3E38 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #3E3E38 — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
a paper-white carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Abandoned Factory Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #3E3E38 for small UI elements on #5E5E56 — at 1.6:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Don't set body copy in #24241E on #5E5E56 — 2.4:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Let #7A7A70 carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #3E3E38.
How to Implement the Abandoned Factory Color Scheme
To use this Abandoned Factory color palette in your web project, you can copy the following CSS variables or Tailwind CSS configuration. These roles ensure your UI maintains accessibility and visual hierarchy.
Option 1: CSS Variables
:root {
/* {name} Palette - ihatecolors.com */{'
'} --color-bg: {colors[0]};{'
'} --color-primary: {colors[1]};{'
'} --color-secondary: {colors[2]};{'
'} --color-text: {colors[3]};{'
'} {'}'} Web Design Tip
Use #5E5E56 for the main background and #3E3E38 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #24241E and #5E5E56 is 2.39:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Abandoned Factory Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Abandoned Factory color palette?
The Abandoned Factory palette contains #5E5E56, #3E3E38, #7A7A70, #24241E. Click any swatch on this page to copy its value, or export all four at once as CSS variables, Tailwind config, SCSS or a Figma-ready list.
Is the Abandoned Factory color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #24241E on #7A7A70 reaches 3.6:1 (Fail). For body text always keep a 4.5:1 ratio and for large UI elements 3:1 — the full contrast matrix above shows the exact score for every color-on-color combination in this palette.
What colors go well with the Abandoned Factory palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #55555E, #3B4135, #EEEEEC extend it naturally: the complementary hue for high-energy accents, an analogous neighbor for calm transitions, and a tinted neutral for surfaces. All three are computed from this palette's hues on the color wheel.
What mood does the Abandoned Factory palette create?
Abandoned Factory reads as moody, mono, vintage. Neutral gray drives the personality, grounded by neutral gray — a combination that works best when the mid-tone base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Abandoned Factory color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Abandoned Factory palette is free for personal, client and commercial work — websites, branding, apps, print and social content, with no attribution required.
How do I add the Abandoned Factory palette to Tailwind or CSS?
Use the export panel on this page: CSS variables, a Tailwind config block, SCSS variables, or a Figma copy list are generated from Abandoned Factory's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.