Forensics Color Psychology & Meaning
Forensic blue is the palette of evidence under UV light — these specific blues are the colors of crime scene investigation both real and fictional, now deeply embedded in cultural consciousness.
#0A0A14
#0044CC
#00AAFF
#FFFFFF
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
Forensics Color Palette
#0A0A14 · #0044CC · #00AAFF · #FFFFFF
AAA
WCAG Grade
19.7:1
Contrast Ratio
1,700
Saves
4,500
AI Copies
Use #0A0A14 as the background. Use #0044CC as the primary accent. Use #00AAFF as secondary. Use #FFFFFF as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Forensics — dark, precise, analytical.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Forensics 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: 0.3% | 10, 10, 20 | 50%, 50%, 0%, 92% | 240°, 33%, 6% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 8.5% | 0, 68, 204 | 100%, 67%, 0%, 20% | 220°, 100%, 40% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 36.0% | 0, 170, 255 | 100%, 33%, 0%, 0% | 200°, 100%, 50% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 100.0% | 255, 255, 255 | 0%, 0%, 0%, 0% | 0°, 0%, 100% |
Forensics 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 Forensics palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
#0A0A14 gently saturated blue
#0044CC saturated blue
#00AAFF saturated cyan-blue
#FFFFFF neutral gray
Forensics 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #FFFFFF on #0A0A14 |
Aa Sample Text
| 19.69:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #0A0A14 on #FFFFFF |
Aa Sample Text
| 19.69:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #FFFFFF on #0044CC |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.78:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #0044CC on #FFFFFF |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.78:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #00AAFF on #0A0A14 |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.68:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #0A0A14 on #00AAFF |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.68:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #00AAFF on #0044CC |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.04:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #0044CC on #00AAFF |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.04:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #FFFFFF on #00AAFF |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.56:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #00AAFF on #FFFFFF |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.56:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #0044CC on #0A0A14 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.53:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #0A0A14 on #0044CC |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.53:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Triadic Scheme
The Forensics 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.
Hue Wheel
A triadic palette is often preferred by professional designers because it balances visual interest with cohesion.
History & Design Context
Forensic science visual aesthetics have been shaped significantly by TV procedurals (CSI, NCIS) which popularized blue-dominant imagery for evidence and laboratory scenes.
Best Design Use Cases
Near-black for backgrounds. Deep blue for secondary surfaces. Bright blue for evidence highlights and interactive elements. White for reports and findings.
Industries This Palette Suits
Forensic technology, crime science, security brands, law enforcement tech, procedural content.
Colors That Pair Well With Forensics
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.
orange
directly opposite #0044CC on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
blue
30° beside #0044CC — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
tinted neutral
a paper-white carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Forensics Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #0044CC for small UI elements on #0A0A14 — at 2.5:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #FFFFFF — 19.7:1 against #0A0A14 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #00AAFF carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #0044CC.
How to Implement the Forensics Color Scheme
To use this Forensics 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 #0A0A14 for the main background and #0044CC for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #FFFFFF and #0A0A14 is 19.69:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Forensics Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Forensics color palette?
The Forensics palette contains #0A0A14, #0044CC, #00AAFF, #FFFFFF. 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 Forensics color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #FFFFFF on #0A0A14 reaches 19.7:1 (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 Forensics palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #CC8800, #290AC2, #ECECEF 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 Forensics palette create?
Forensics reads as dark, precise, analytical. Saturated blue drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated blue — a combination that works best when the deep base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Forensics color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Forensics 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 Forensics 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 Forensics's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.