Storm Front Color Palette
#6E7A80 · #3E4A52 · #8E9A9E · #1E262C
Use #6E7A80 as the background. Use #3E4A52 as the primary accent. Use #8E9A9E as secondary. Use #1E262C as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Storm Front — moody, night, mono, ocean.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Storm Front 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: 18.8% | 110, 122, 128 | 14%, 5%, 0%, 50% | 200°, 8%, 47% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 6.5% | 62, 74, 82 | 24%, 10%, 0%, 68% | 204°, 14%, 28% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 31.3% | 142, 154, 158 | 10%, 3%, 0%, 38% | 195°, 8%, 59% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 1.8% | 30, 38, 44 | 32%, 14%, 0%, 83% | 206°, 19%, 15% |
Storm Front 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 Storm Front palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Storm Front 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1E262C on #8E9A9E |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.31:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #8E9A9E on #1E262C |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.31:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #1E262C on #6E7A80 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.48:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #6E7A80 on #1E262C |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.48:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #8E9A9E on #3E4A52 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.15:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #3E4A52 on #8E9A9E |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.15:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #3E4A52 on #6E7A80 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.06:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #6E7A80 on #3E4A52 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.06:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #1E262C on #3E4A52 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.68:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #3E4A52 on #1E262C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.68:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8E9A9E on #6E7A80 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.53:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #6E7A80 on #8E9A9E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.53:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Storm Front 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 Storm Front
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 #3E4A52 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #3E4A52 — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
a paper-white carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Storm Front Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #3E4A52 for small UI elements on #6E7A80 — at 2.1:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Don't set body copy in #1E262C on #6E7A80 — 3.5:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Don't use #8E9A9E behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Storm Front Color Scheme
To use this Storm Front 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 #6E7A80 for the main background and #3E4A52 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #1E262C and #6E7A80 is 3.48:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Storm Front Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Storm Front color palette?
The Storm Front palette contains #6E7A80, #3E4A52, #8E9A9E, #1E262C. 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 Storm Front color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #1E262C on #8E9A9E reaches 5.3:1 (AA). 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 Storm Front palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #66574D, #40424F, #ECEDEE 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 Storm Front palette create?
Storm Front reads as moody, night, mono. Muted cyan-blue drives the personality, grounded by muted cyan-blue — a combination that works best when the mid-tone base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Storm Front color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Storm Front 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 Storm Front 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 Storm Front's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.