Framer Color Psychology & Meaning
Framer's electric blue on black signals creative power — this is the tool for builders who want production-quality without the engineering overhead.
#0A0A0A
#0099FF
#FFFFFF
#666666
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
Framer
darkcreativebold all designwebapp
Fail
WCAG Grade
3.4:1
Contrast Ratio
2,300
Saves
6,200
AI Copies
Use #0A0A0A as the background. Use #0099FF as the primary accent. Use #FFFFFF as secondary. Use #666666 as body text. Palette: Framer.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Framer 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, 10 | 0%, 0%, 0%, 96% | 0°, 0%, 4% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 30.0% | 0, 153, 255 | 100%, 40%, 0%, 0% | 204°, 100%, 50% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 100.0% | 255, 255, 255 | 0%, 0%, 0%, 0% | 0°, 0%, 100% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 13.3% | 102, 102, 102 | 0%, 0%, 0%, 60% | 0°, 0%, 40% |
Color Harmony: Split-Complementary Scheme
The Framer palette is built using a split-complementary relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
Hue Wheel
A split-complementary palette is often preferred by professional designers because it balances visual interest with cohesion.
History & Design Context
Framer repositioned from a prototyping tool to a full website builder in 2022. The bold blue-on-dark identity reflects their ambition to be the most expressive web design tool.
Best Design Use Cases
Near-black for all surfaces. Electric blue for primary actions and brand moments. White for content. Gray for secondary info.
Industries This Palette Suits
Web design, no-code, prototyping, creative agencies, personal brands.
How to Implement the Framer Color Scheme
To use this Framer 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 #0A0A0A for the main background and #0099FF for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #666666 and #0A0A0A is 3.45:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.