#F2F2F0 · #C0C1BF · #8C8E8D · #37393A
Use #F2F2F0 as the background. Use #C0C1BF as the primary accent. Use #8C8E8D as secondary. Use #37393A as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Chrome Trim — vintage, mono, cool, royal, moody.
Technical breakdown for the Chrome Trim 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: 88.7% | 242, 242, 240 | 0%, 0%, 1%, 5% | 60°, 7%, 95% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 53.1% | 192, 193, 191 | 1%, 0%, 1%, 24% | 90°, 2%, 75% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 26.8% | 140, 142, 141 | 1%, 0%, 1%, 44% | 150°, 1%, 55% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 4.0% | 55, 57, 58 | 5%, 2%, 0%, 77% | 200°, 3%, 22% |
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 Trim 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #37393A on #F2F2F0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 10.36:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #F2F2F0 on #37393A |
Aa Sample Text
| 10.36:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #37393A on #C0C1BF |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.43:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #C0C1BF on #37393A |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.43:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #37393A on #8C8E8D |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.52:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #8C8E8D on #37393A |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.52:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #8C8E8D on #F2F2F0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.94:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F2F2F0 on #8C8E8D |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.94:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8C8E8D on #C0C1BF |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.82:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C0C1BF on #8C8E8D |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.82:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C0C1BF on #F2F2F0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.61:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F2F2F0 on #C0C1BF |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.61:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
The Chrome Trim 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.
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 #C0C1BF on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #C0C1BF — 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 Chrome Trim 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 #F2F2F0 for the main background and #C0C1BF for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
The contrast ratio between #37393A and #F2F2F0 is 10.36:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
The Chrome Trim palette contains #F2F2F0, #C0C1BF, #8C8E8D, #37393A. 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: #37393A on #F2F2F0 reaches 10.4:1 (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, #B3B1B4, #B9C6B9, #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.
Chrome Trim reads as vintage, mono, cool. Neutral gray drives the personality, grounded by neutral gray — 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 Chrome Trim 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 Chrome Trim's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.