Oreo Dark Color Palette
#1F1F1F · #FFFFFF · #7A7A7A · #C9A063
Use #1F1F1F as the background. Use #FFFFFF as the primary accent. Use #7A7A7A as secondary. Use #C9A063 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Oreo Dark — dark, playful, classic.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Oreo 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: 1.4% | 31, 31, 31 | 0%, 0%, 0%, 88% | 0°, 0%, 12% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 100.0% | 255, 255, 255 | 0%, 0%, 0%, 0% | 0°, 0%, 100% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 19.5% | 122, 122, 122 | 0%, 0%, 0%, 52% | 0°, 0%, 48% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 38.5% | 201, 160, 99 | 0%, 20%, 51%, 21% | 36°, 49%, 59% |
Oreo Dark 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 Oreo Dark palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Oreo Dark 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 #1F1F1F |
Aa Sample Text
| 16.48:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #1F1F1F on #FFFFFF |
Aa Sample Text
| 16.48:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #C9A063 on #1F1F1F |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.82:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #1F1F1F on #C9A063 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.82:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #7A7A7A on #FFFFFF |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.29:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #FFFFFF on #7A7A7A |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.29:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #7A7A7A on #1F1F1F |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.84:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #1F1F1F on #7A7A7A |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.84:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #C9A063 on #FFFFFF |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.42:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #FFFFFF on #C9A063 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.42:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C9A063 on #7A7A7A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.78:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #7A7A7A on #C9A063 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.78:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Custom Scheme
The Oreo Dark 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 Oreo Dark
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 #FFFFFF on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #FFFFFF — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
a paper-white carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Oreo Dark Without Breaking Accessibility
- Use #FFFFFF for buttons and links — it scores 16.5:1 against the #1F1F1F background (above the 3:1 UI-components threshold).
- Set body text in #C9A063 — 6.8:1 against #1F1F1F passes WCAG AA (AA) for long-form reading.
- Let #7A7A7A carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #FFFFFF.
How to Implement the Oreo Dark Color Scheme
To use this Oreo 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.
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 #1F1F1F for the main background and #FFFFFF for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #C9A063 and #1F1F1F is 6.82:1 (AA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Oreo Dark Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Oreo Dark color palette?
The Oreo Dark palette contains #1F1F1F, #FFFFFF, #7A7A7A, #C9A063. 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 Oreo Dark color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #FFFFFF on #1F1F1F reaches 16.5:1 (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 Oreo Dark palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #B3B3B3, #FFFFFF, #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 Oreo Dark palette create?
Oreo Dark reads as dark, playful, classic. Neutral gray 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 Oreo Dark color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Oreo Dark 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 Oreo Dark 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 Oreo Dark's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.