Use #1C1C1F as the background. Use #5B6BFF as the primary accent. Use #FFFFFF as secondary. Use #8C8C99 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Linear Dark — dark, minimal, premium.
Technical breakdown for the Linear Dark 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: 1.2% | 28, 28, 31 | 10%, 10%, 0%, 88% | 240°, 5%, 12% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 20.0% | 91, 107, 255 | 64%, 58%, 0%, 0% | 234°, 100%, 68% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 100.0% | 255, 255, 255 | 0%, 0%, 0%, 0% | 0°, 0%, 100% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 26.6% | 140, 140, 153 | 8%, 8%, 0%, 40% | 240°, 6%, 57% |
The Linear Dark 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.
A triadic palette is often preferred by professional designers because it balances visual interest with cohesion.
To use this Linear Dark 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 #1C1C1F for the main background and #5B6BFF for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
The contrast ratio between #8C8C99 and #1C1C1F is 5.12:1 (AA). Ensure your body text remains legible.