Rime Ice Color Palette
#C8C8D0 · #E8E8F0 · #5C8EA8 · #2E3A4A
Use #C8C8D0 as the background. Use #E8E8F0 as the primary accent. Use #5C8EA8 as secondary. Use #2E3A4A as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Rime Ice — rime, ice, spike.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Rime Ice 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: 58.1% | 200, 200, 208 | 4%, 4%, 0%, 18% | 240°, 8%, 80% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 81.2% | 232, 232, 240 | 3%, 3%, 0%, 6% | 240°, 21%, 93% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 24.4% | 92, 142, 168 | 45%, 15%, 0%, 34% | 201°, 30%, 51% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 4.1% | 46, 58, 74 | 38%, 22%, 0%, 71% | 214°, 23%, 24% |
Rime Ice 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 Rime Ice palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Rime Ice 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2E3A4A on #E8E8F0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.47:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #E8E8F0 on #2E3A4A |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.47:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #2E3A4A on #C8C8D0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.94:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #C8C8D0 on #2E3A4A |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.94:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #2E3A4A on #5C8EA8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.24:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #5C8EA8 on #2E3A4A |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.24:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #5C8EA8 on #E8E8F0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.93:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E8E8F0 on #5C8EA8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.93:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #5C8EA8 on #C8C8D0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.14:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C8C8D0 on #5C8EA8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.14:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E8E8F0 on #C8C8D0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.36:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C8C8D0 on #E8E8F0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.36:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Custom Scheme
The Rime Ice 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 Rime Ice
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 #E8E8F0 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #E8E8F0 — 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 Rime Ice Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #E8E8F0 for small UI elements on #C8C8D0 — at 1.4:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #2E3A4A — 6.9:1 against #C8C8D0 passes WCAG AA (AA) for long-form reading.
- Let #5C8EA8 carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #E8E8F0.
How to Implement the Rime Ice Color Scheme
To use this Rime Ice 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 #C8C8D0 for the main background and #E8E8F0 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #2E3A4A and #C8C8D0 is 6.94:1 (AA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Rime Ice Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Rime Ice color palette?
The Rime Ice palette contains #C8C8D0, #E8E8F0, #5C8EA8, #2E3A4A. 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 Rime Ice color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #2E3A4A on #E8E8F0 reaches 9.5:1 (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 Rime Ice palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #C3C3A2, #EDEBEF, #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 Rime Ice palette create?
Rime Ice reads as rime, ice, spike. Muted blue drives the personality, grounded by muted blue — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Rime Ice color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Rime Ice 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 Rime Ice 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 Rime Ice's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.