#FBFBFA
#F0F0EE
#DADAD6
#AEAEAA
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text

Studio White Color Palette

#FBFBFA · #F0F0EE · #DADAD6 · #AEAEAA

Fail
WCAG Grade
2.1:1
Contrast Ratio
859
Saves
2,942
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AI Prompt

Use #FBFBFA as the background. Use #F0F0EE as the primary accent. Use #DADAD6 as secondary. Use #AEAEAA as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Studio White — mono, cool, pastel, vintage.

Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values

Technical breakdown for the Studio White 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: 96.4%
251, 251, 250 0%, 0%, 0%, 2% 60°, 11%, 98%
Primary Accent
Luminance: 87.0%
240, 240, 238 0%, 0%, 1%, 6% 60°, 6%, 94%
Secondary
Luminance: 69.9%
218, 218, 214 0%, 0%, 2%, 15% 60°, 5%, 85%
Body Text
Luminance: 42.2%
174, 174, 170 0%, 0%, 2%, 32% 60°, 2%, 67%

Studio White 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 Studio White palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.

#FBFBFA muted yellow
#F0F0EE neutral gray
#DADAD6 neutral gray
#AEAEAA neutral gray

Studio White 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
#AEAEAA on #FBFBFA
Aa Sample Text
2.15:1 Fail Decorative use only
#FBFBFA on #AEAEAA
Aa Sample Text
2.15:1 Fail Decorative use only
#AEAEAA on #F0F0EE
Aa Sample Text
1.95:1 Fail Decorative use only
#F0F0EE on #AEAEAA
Aa Sample Text
1.95:1 Fail Decorative use only
#AEAEAA on #DADAD6
Aa Sample Text
1.59:1 Fail Decorative use only
#DADAD6 on #AEAEAA
Aa Sample Text
1.59:1 Fail Decorative use only
#DADAD6 on #FBFBFA
Aa Sample Text
1.35:1 Fail Decorative use only
#FBFBFA on #DADAD6
Aa Sample Text
1.35:1 Fail Decorative use only
#DADAD6 on #F0F0EE
Aa Sample Text
1.23:1 Fail Decorative use only
#F0F0EE on #DADAD6
Aa Sample Text
1.23:1 Fail Decorative use only
#F0F0EE on #FBFBFA
Aa Sample Text
1.10:1 Fail Decorative use only
#FBFBFA on #F0F0EE
Aa Sample Text
1.10:1 Fail Decorative use only

Studio White Color Psychology & Meaning

Studio white is a deliberately flat, near-neutral white used as a background so that products and subjects are photographed without colour cast, and this palette is studio white with studio grey. It feels clean and technical, the color of a background that refuses to be noticed.

Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme

The Studio White 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.

Hue Wheel

A analogous palette is often preferred by professional designers because it creates a calm, serene atmosphere by using neighboring colors.

History & Design Context

Photographic studios use chromatically neutral backdrops and lighting because any cast in the background shifts how the subject is perceived, especially with white or metallic products.

Best Design Use Cases

Use the studio white for hero surfaces, studio pale for interactive elements, studio grey for accents, and studio shadow for text.

Industries This Palette Suits

Luxury minimalism, tech hardware, premium packaging, photography.

Colors That Pair Well With Studio White

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.

blue

directly opposite #F0F0EE on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy

yellow-green

30° beside #F0F0EE — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension

tinted neutral

a ink-black carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers

Using Studio White Without Breaking Accessibility

  • Avoid #F0F0EE for small UI elements on #FBFBFA — at 1.1:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
  • Don't set body copy in #AEAEAA on #FBFBFA — 2.1:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
  • Don't use #DADAD6 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.

How to Implement the Studio White Color Scheme

To use this Studio White 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 #FBFBFA for the main background and #F0F0EE for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.

Accessibility Note

The contrast ratio between #AEAEAA and #FBFBFA is 2.15:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.

Studio White Palette — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the hex codes in the Studio White color palette?

The Studio White palette contains #FBFBFA, #F0F0EE, #DADAD6, #AEAEAA. 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 Studio White color palette accessible (WCAG)?

Yes for its strongest pairings: #AEAEAA on #FBFBFA reaches 2.1:1 (Fail). 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 Studio White palette?

Beyond its own four colors, #AEAEB7, #F0F1EE, #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 Studio White palette create?

Studio White reads as mono, cool, pastel. 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 Studio White color palette commercially?

Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Studio White 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 Studio White 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 Studio White's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.

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