Frosted Glass Color Palette
#F1F2F1 · #B9BCBB · #7A7E7D · #262A29
Use #F1F2F1 as the background. Use #B9BCBB as the primary accent. Use #7A7E7D as secondary. Use #262A29 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Frosted Glass — cool, mono, moody, neon, pastel.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Frosted Glass 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: 88.6% | 241, 242, 241 | 0%, 0%, 0%, 5% | 120°, 4%, 95% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 49.9% | 185, 188, 187 | 2%, 0%, 1%, 26% | 160°, 2%, 73% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 20.5% | 122, 126, 125 | 3%, 0%, 1%, 51% | 165°, 2%, 49% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 2.2% | 38, 42, 41 | 10%, 0%, 2%, 84% | 165°, 5%, 16% |
Frosted Glass 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 Frosted Glass palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Frosted Glass 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #262A29 on #F1F2F1 |
Aa Sample Text
| 12.94:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #F1F2F1 on #262A29 |
Aa Sample Text
| 12.94:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #262A29 on #B9BCBB |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.59:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #B9BCBB on #262A29 |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.59:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #7A7E7D on #F1F2F1 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.66:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #F1F2F1 on #7A7E7D |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.66:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #262A29 on #7A7E7D |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.53:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #7A7E7D on #262A29 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.53:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #7A7E7D on #B9BCBB |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.15:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #B9BCBB on #7A7E7D |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.15:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #B9BCBB on #F1F2F1 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.71:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F1F2F1 on #B9BCBB |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.71:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Custom Scheme
The Frosted Glass palette is built using a custom relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
A custom 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 Frosted Glass
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 #B9BCBB on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #B9BCBB — 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 Frosted Glass Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #B9BCBB for small UI elements on #F1F2F1 — at 1.7:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #262A29 — 12.9:1 against #F1F2F1 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #7A7E7D carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #B9BCBB.
How to Implement the Frosted Glass Color Scheme
To use this Frosted Glass 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 #F1F2F1 for the main background and #B9BCBB for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #262A29 and #F1F2F1 is 12.94:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Frosted Glass Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Frosted Glass color palette?
The Frosted Glass palette contains #F1F2F1, #B9BCBB, #7A7E7D, #262A29. 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 Frosted Glass color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #262A29 on #F1F2F1 reaches 12.9:1 (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 Frosted Glass palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #B4B1B2, #B3BFC1, #141514 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 Frosted Glass palette create?
Frosted Glass reads as cool, mono, moody. Neutral gray drives the personality, grounded by neutral gray — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Frosted Glass color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Frosted Glass 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 Frosted Glass 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 Frosted Glass's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.