Server Rack Color Palette
#D8DADA · #8E9192 · #4C5052 · #101314
Use #D8DADA as the background. Use #8E9192 as the primary accent. Use #4C5052 as secondary. Use #101314 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Server Rack — mono, cool, neon, night, moody.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Server Rack 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: 69.8% | 216, 218, 218 | 1%, 0%, 0%, 15% | 180°, 3%, 85% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 28.1% | 142, 145, 146 | 3%, 1%, 0%, 43% | 195°, 2%, 56% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 7.9% | 76, 80, 82 | 7%, 2%, 0%, 68% | 200°, 4%, 31% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 0.6% | 16, 19, 20 | 20%, 5%, 0%, 92% | 195°, 11%, 7% |
Server Rack 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 Server Rack palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Server Rack 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #101314 on #D8DADA |
Aa Sample Text
| 13.30:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #D8DADA on #101314 |
Aa Sample Text
| 13.30:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #101314 on #8E9192 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.88:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #8E9192 on #101314 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.88:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #4C5052 on #D8DADA |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.81:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #D8DADA on #4C5052 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.81:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #4C5052 on #8E9192 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.57:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8E9192 on #4C5052 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.57:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #101314 on #4C5052 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.29:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #4C5052 on #101314 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.29:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8E9192 on #D8DADA |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.26:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #D8DADA on #8E9192 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.26:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Server Rack 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 Server Rack
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 #8E9192 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #8E9192 — 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 Server Rack Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #8E9192 for small UI elements on #D8DADA — at 2.3:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #101314 — 13.3:1 against #D8DADA passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #4C5052 carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #8E9192.
How to Implement the Server Rack Color Scheme
To use this Server Rack 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 #D8DADA for the main background and #8E9192 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #101314 and #D8DADA is 13.30:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Server Rack Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Server Rack color palette?
The Server Rack palette contains #D8DADA, #8E9192, #4C5052, #101314. 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 Server Rack color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #101314 on #D8DADA 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 Server Rack palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #918E8D, #84899A, #141515 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 Server Rack palette create?
Server Rack reads as mono, cool, neon. 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 Server Rack color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Server Rack 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 Server Rack 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 Server Rack's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.