Chrome Hearts Color Palette
#C8D8E8 · #FF2E88 · #00C2FF · #10141E
Use #C8D8E8 as the background. Use #FF2E88 as the primary accent. Use #00C2FF as secondary. Use #10141E as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Chrome Hearts — neon, night, cool, royal.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Chrome Hearts 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: 67.2% | 200, 216, 232 | 14%, 7%, 0%, 9% | 210°, 41%, 85% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 25.0% | 255, 46, 136 | 0%, 82%, 47%, 0% | 334°, 100%, 59% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 45.8% | 0, 194, 255 | 100%, 24%, 0%, 0% | 194°, 100%, 50% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 0.7% | 16, 20, 30 | 47%, 33%, 0%, 88% | 223°, 30%, 9% |
Chrome Hearts 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 Chrome Hearts palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Chrome Hearts 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10141E on #C8D8E8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 12.66:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #C8D8E8 on #10141E |
Aa Sample Text
| 12.66:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #10141E on #00C2FF |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.91:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #00C2FF on #10141E |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.91:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #10141E on #FF2E88 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.26:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #FF2E88 on #10141E |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.26:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #FF2E88 on #C8D8E8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.41:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C8D8E8 on #FF2E88 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.41:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #00C2FF on #FF2E88 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.69:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #FF2E88 on #00C2FF |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.69:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #00C2FF on #C8D8E8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.42:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C8D8E8 on #00C2FF |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.42:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Triadic Scheme
The Chrome Hearts palette is built using a triadic relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
A triadic palette is often preferred by professional designers because it balances visual interest with cohesion.
History & Design Context
Best Design Use Cases
Industries This Palette Suits
Colors That Pair Well With Chrome Hearts
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 #FF2E88 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #FF2E88 — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
a ink-black carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Chrome Hearts Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #FF2E88 for small UI elements on #C8D8E8 — at 2.4:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #10141E — 12.7:1 against #C8D8E8 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #00C2FF carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #FF2E88.
How to Implement the Chrome Hearts Color Scheme
To use this Chrome Hearts 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 #C8D8E8 for the main background and #FF2E88 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #10141E and #C8D8E8 is 12.66:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Chrome Hearts Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Chrome Hearts color palette?
The Chrome Hearts palette contains #C8D8E8, #FF2E88, #00C2FF, #10141E. 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 Chrome Hearts color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #10141E on #C8D8E8 reaches 12.7:1 (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.
What colors go well with the Chrome Hearts palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #2EFFA4, #F54538, #121416 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 Chrome Hearts palette create?
Chrome Hearts reads as neon, night, cool. Saturated rose-red drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated cyan-blue — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Chrome Hearts color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Chrome Hearts 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 Chrome Hearts 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 Chrome Hearts's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.