Rave Strobe Color Palette
#00E5FF · #FF00A0 · #C6FF00 · #05050A
Use #00E5FF as the background. Use #FF00A0 as the primary accent. Use #C6FF00 as secondary. Use #05050A as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Rave Strobe — neon, night, candy.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Rave Strobe 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: 63.3% | 0, 229, 255 | 100%, 10%, 0%, 0% | 186°, 100%, 50% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 23.8% | 255, 0, 160 | 0%, 100%, 37%, 0% | 322°, 100%, 50% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 83.5% | 198, 255, 0 | 22%, 0%, 100%, 0% | 73°, 100%, 50% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 0.2% | 5, 5, 10 | 50%, 50%, 0%, 96% | 240°, 33%, 3% |
Rave Strobe 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 Rave Strobe palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Rave Strobe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #05050A on #C6FF00 |
Aa Sample Text
| 17.15:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #C6FF00 on #05050A |
Aa Sample Text
| 17.15:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #05050A on #00E5FF |
Aa Sample Text
| 13.22:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #00E5FF on #05050A |
Aa Sample Text
| 13.22:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #05050A on #FF00A0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.58:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #FF00A0 on #05050A |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.58:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #C6FF00 on #FF00A0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.07:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #FF00A0 on #C6FF00 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.07:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #FF00A0 on #00E5FF |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.37:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #00E5FF on #FF00A0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.37:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C6FF00 on #00E5FF |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.30:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #00E5FF on #C6FF00 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.30:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Triadic Scheme
The Rave Strobe 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.
History & Design Context
Best Design Use Cases
Industries This Palette Suits
Colors That Pair Well With Rave Strobe
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 #FF00A0 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #FF00A0 — 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 Rave Strobe Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #FF00A0 for small UI elements on #00E5FF — at 2.4:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #05050A — 13.2:1 against #00E5FF passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #C6FF00 carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #FF00A0.
How to Implement the Rave Strobe Color Scheme
To use this Rave Strobe 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 #00E5FF for the main background and #FF00A0 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #05050A and #00E5FF is 13.22:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Rave Strobe Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Rave Strobe color palette?
The Rave Strobe palette contains #00E5FF, #FF00A0, #C6FF00, #05050A. 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 Rave Strobe color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #05050A on #C6FF00 reaches 17.1:1 (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 Rave Strobe palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #00FF5E, #F20D2B, #0F181A 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 Rave Strobe palette create?
Rave Strobe reads as neon, night, candy. Saturated magenta drives the personality, grounded by saturated teal — a combination that works best when the mid-tone base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Rave Strobe color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Rave Strobe 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 Rave Strobe 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 Rave Strobe's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.