#4A4A4E · #6E6A66 · #2E2E32 · #8E8A84
Use #4A4A4E as the background. Use #6E6A66 as the primary accent. Use #2E2E32 as secondary. Use #8E8A84 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Iron and Ash — moody, mono, vintage, cool.
Technical breakdown for the Iron and Ash 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: 6.9% | 74, 74, 78 | 5%, 5%, 0%, 69% | 240°, 3%, 30% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 14.6% | 110, 106, 102 | 0%, 4%, 7%, 57% | 30°, 4%, 42% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 2.8% | 46, 46, 50 | 8%, 8%, 0%, 80% | 240°, 4%, 19% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 25.6% | 142, 138, 132 | 0%, 3%, 7%, 44% | 36°, 4%, 54% |
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 Iron and Ash 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8E8A84 on #2E2E32 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.94:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #2E2E32 on #8E8A84 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.94:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #8E8A84 on #4A4A4E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.57:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #4A4A4E on #8E8A84 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.57:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2E2E32 on #6E6A66 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.52:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #6E6A66 on #2E2E32 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.52:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #6E6A66 on #4A4A4E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.65:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #4A4A4E on #6E6A66 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.65:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8E8A84 on #6E6A66 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.56:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #6E6A66 on #8E8A84 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.56:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2E2E32 on #4A4A4E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.53:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #4A4A4E on #2E2E32 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.53:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
The Iron and Ash 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.
A split-complementary 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 #6E6A66 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #6E6A66 — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
a paper-white carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
To use this Iron and Ash 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 #4A4A4E for the main background and #6E6A66 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
The contrast ratio between #8E8A84 and #4A4A4E is 2.57:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
The Iron and Ash palette contains #4A4A4E, #6E6A66, #2E2E32, #8E8A84. 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: #8E8A84 on #2E2E32 reaches 3.9:1 (Fail). 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, #676B6F, #767660, #ECECEE 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.
Iron and Ash reads as moody, mono, vintage. Neutral gray drives the personality, grounded by neutral gray — a combination that works best when the mid-tone base gets most of the canvas.
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Iron and Ash 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 Iron and Ash's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.