#1F1F1F
#FFFFFF
#7A7A7A
#C9A063
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text

Oreo Dark Color Palette

#1F1F1F · #FFFFFF · #7A7A7A · #C9A063

AA
WCAG Grade
6.8:1
Contrast Ratio
720
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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.

#1F1F1F neutral gray
#FFFFFF neutral gray
#7A7A7A neutral gray
#C9A063 gently saturated orange

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

Oreo Dark Color Psychology & Meaning

Oreo's black-and-white is the most literal food palette in existence — the cookie and the cream. It is playful minimalism: high contrast, zero ambiguity, and a golden accent that hints at the snack's vanilla center.

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.

Hue Wheel

A custom palette is often preferred by professional designers because it balances visual interest with cohesion.

History & Design Context

Oreo launched in 1912 and its black-and-white identity has barely needed explanation since. The "Twist, Lick, Dunk" ritual of the 1950s turned the cookie itself into a recurring cultural performance.

Best Design Use Cases

Black for hero surfaces and packaging. White for the cream moments and text. Gray for secondary detail. The gold is optional — reserve it for seasonal and limited-edition marketing.

Industries This Palette Suits

Snack foods, confectionery, packaged goods, social media marketing, retail.

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.

teal

directly opposite #FFFFFF on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy

orange

30° beside #FFFFFF — 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 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.

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