Runway Color Palette
#E2E1DC · #A09F9A · #5E5E5A · #1A1A19
Use #E2E1DC as the background. Use #A09F9A as the primary accent. Use #5E5E5A as secondary. Use #1A1A19 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Runway — mono, cool, night, moody, vintage.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Runway 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: 75.2% | 226, 225, 220 | 0%, 0%, 3%, 11% | 50°, 9%, 87% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 34.6% | 160, 159, 154 | 0%, 1%, 4%, 37% | 50°, 3%, 62% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 11.1% | 94, 94, 90 | 0%, 0%, 4%, 63% | 60°, 2%, 36% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 1.0% | 26, 26, 25 | 0%, 0%, 4%, 90% | 60°, 2%, 10% |
Runway 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 Runway palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Runway 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1A1A19 on #E2E1DC |
Aa Sample Text
| 13.30:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #E2E1DC on #1A1A19 |
Aa Sample Text
| 13.30:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #1A1A19 on #A09F9A |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.57:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #A09F9A on #1A1A19 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.57:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #5E5E5A on #E2E1DC |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.97:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #E2E1DC on #5E5E5A |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.97:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #1A1A19 on #5E5E5A |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.67:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #5E5E5A on #1A1A19 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.67:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #5E5E5A on #A09F9A |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.46:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #A09F9A on #5E5E5A |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.46:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #A09F9A on #E2E1DC |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.02:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E2E1DC on #A09F9A |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.02:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Runway 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 Runway
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 #A09F9A on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #A09F9A — 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 Runway Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #A09F9A for small UI elements on #E2E1DC — at 2.0:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #1A1A19 — 13.3:1 against #E2E1DC passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #5E5E5A carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #A09F9A.
How to Implement the Runway Color Scheme
To use this Runway 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 #E2E1DC for the main background and #A09F9A for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #1A1A19 and #E2E1DC is 13.30:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Runway Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Runway color palette?
The Runway palette contains #E2E1DC, #A09F9A, #5E5E5A, #1A1A19. 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 Runway color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #1A1A19 on #E2E1DC reaches 13.3:1 (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 Runway palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #9B9CA1, #A1A894, #151514 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 Runway palette create?
Runway reads as mono, cool, night. Neutral gray drives the personality, grounded by muted yellow — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Runway color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Runway 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 Runway 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 Runway's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.