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 Color Palette
#0A0A0A · #0099FF · #FFFFFF · #666666
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% |
Framer 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 Framer palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
#0A0A0A neutral gray
#0099FF saturated cyan-blue
#FFFFFF neutral gray
#666666 neutral gray
Framer 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 #0A0A0A |
Aa Sample Text
| 19.80:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #0A0A0A on #FFFFFF |
Aa Sample Text
| 19.80:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #0099FF on #0A0A0A |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.60:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #0A0A0A on #0099FF |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.60:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #666666 on #FFFFFF |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.74:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #FFFFFF on #666666 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.74:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #666666 on #0A0A0A |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.45:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #0A0A0A on #666666 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.45:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #FFFFFF on #0099FF |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.00:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #0099FF on #FFFFFF |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.00:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #666666 on #0099FF |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.91:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #0099FF on #666666 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.91:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
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.
Colors That Pair Well With Framer
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 #0099FF on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
blue
30° beside #0099FF — 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 Framer Without Breaking Accessibility
- Use #0099FF for buttons and links — it scores 6.6:1 against the #0A0A0A background (above the 3:1 UI-components threshold).
- Don't set body copy in #666666 on #0A0A0A — 3.4:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Don't use #FFFFFF behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
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.
Framer Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Framer color palette?
The Framer palette contains #0A0A0A, #0099FF, #FFFFFF, #666666. 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 Framer color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #FFFFFF on #0A0A0A reaches 19.8:1 (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 Framer palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #FF6600, #0D24F2, #EEECEC 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 Framer palette create?
Framer reads as dark, creative, bold. Saturated cyan-blue drives the personality, grounded by neutral gray — a combination that works best when the deep base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Framer color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Framer 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 Framer 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 Framer's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.