Radar Dish Color Palette
#DADBDC · #8E9093 · #4C4F53 · #111316
Use #DADBDC as the background. Use #8E9093 as the primary accent. Use #4C4F53 as secondary. Use #111316 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Radar Dish — mono, cool, night, neon, moody.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Radar Dish 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: 70.7% | 218, 219, 220 | 1%, 0%, 0%, 14% | 210°, 3%, 86% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 27.8% | 142, 144, 147 | 3%, 2%, 0%, 42% | 216°, 2%, 57% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 7.8% | 76, 79, 83 | 8%, 5%, 0%, 67% | 214°, 4%, 31% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 0.6% | 17, 19, 22 | 23%, 14%, 0%, 91% | 216°, 13%, 8% |
Radar Dish 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 Radar Dish palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Radar Dish 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #111316 on #DADBDC |
Aa Sample Text
| 13.42:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #DADBDC on #111316 |
Aa Sample Text
| 13.42:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #4C4F53 on #DADBDC |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.94:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #DADBDC on #4C4F53 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.94:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #111316 on #8E9093 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.81:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #8E9093 on #111316 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.81:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #4C4F53 on #8E9093 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.57:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8E9093 on #4C4F53 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.57:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8E9093 on #DADBDC |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.31:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #DADBDC on #8E9093 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.31:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #111316 on #4C4F53 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.26:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #4C4F53 on #111316 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.26:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Radar Dish palette is built using a analogous relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
A analogous palette is often preferred by professional designers because it creates a calm, serene atmosphere by using neighboring colors.
History & Design Context
Best Design Use Cases
Industries This Palette Suits
Colors That Pair Well With Radar Dish
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 #8E9093 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #8E9093 — 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 Radar Dish Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #8E9093 for small UI elements on #DADBDC — at 2.3:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #111316 — 13.4:1 against #DADBDC passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #4C4F53 carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #8E9093.
How to Implement the Radar Dish Color Scheme
To use this Radar Dish 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 #DADBDC for the main background and #8E9093 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #111316 and #DADBDC is 13.42:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Radar Dish Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Radar Dish color palette?
The Radar Dish palette contains #DADBDC, #8E9093, #4C4F53, #111316. 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 Radar Dish color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #111316 on #DADBDC reaches 13.4:1 (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 Radar Dish palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #94928F, #89869C, #141415 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 Radar Dish palette create?
Radar Dish reads as mono, cool, night. 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 Radar Dish color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Radar Dish 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 Radar Dish 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 Radar Dish's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.