#DEDED8 · #9A9A94 · #4A4A46 · #0E0E0E
Use #DEDED8 as the background. Use #9A9A94 as the primary accent. Use #4A4A46 as secondary. Use #0E0E0E as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Black and White Film — mono, vintage, moody.
Technical breakdown for the Black and White Film 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: 72.7% | 222, 222, 216 | 0%, 0%, 3%, 13% | 60°, 8%, 86% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 32.1% | 154, 154, 148 | 0%, 0%, 4%, 40% | 60°, 3%, 59% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 6.8% | 74, 74, 70 | 0%, 0%, 5%, 71% | 60°, 3%, 28% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 0.4% | 14, 14, 14 | 0%, 0%, 0%, 95% | 0°, 0%, 5% |
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 Black and White Film palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0E0E0E on #DEDED8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 14.29:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #DEDED8 on #0E0E0E |
Aa Sample Text
| 14.29:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #0E0E0E on #9A9A94 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.82:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #9A9A94 on #0E0E0E |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.82:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #4A4A46 on #DEDED8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.59:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #DEDED8 on #4A4A46 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.59:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #4A4A46 on #9A9A94 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.15:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #9A9A94 on #4A4A46 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.15:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #0E0E0E on #4A4A46 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.17:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #4A4A46 on #0E0E0E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.17:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #9A9A94 on #DEDED8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.09:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #DEDED8 on #9A9A94 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.09:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
The Black and White Film palette is built using a custom relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
A custom palette is often preferred by professional designers because it balances visual interest with cohesion.
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 #9A9A94 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #9A9A94 — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
a ink-black carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
To use this Black and White Film 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.
:root {
/* {name} Palette - ihatecolors.com */{'
'} --color-bg: {colors[0]};{'
'} --color-primary: {colors[1]};{'
'} --color-secondary: {colors[2]};{'
'} --color-text: {colors[3]};{'
'} {'}'}Use #DEDED8 for the main background and #9A9A94 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
The contrast ratio between #0E0E0E and #DEDED8 is 14.29:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
The Black and White Film palette contains #DEDED8, #9A9A94, #4A4A46, #0E0E0E. 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.
Yes for its strongest pairings: #0E0E0E on #DEDED8 reaches 14.3:1 (AAA). 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.
Beyond its own four colors, #93939A, #96A18C, #151514 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.
Black and White Film reads as mono, vintage, moody. Neutral gray drives the personality, grounded by muted yellow — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Black and White Film palette is free for personal, client and commercial work — websites, branding, apps, print and social content, with no attribution required.
Use the export panel on this page: CSS variables, a Tailwind config block, SCSS variables, or a Figma copy list are generated from Black and White Film's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.