Titanium White Color Palette
#F4F4F2 · #C4C4C1 · #8A8A87 · #3A3A38
Use #F4F4F2 as the background. Use #C4C4C1 as the primary accent. Use #8A8A87 as secondary. Use #3A3A38 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Titanium White — mono, cool, vintage, royal, moody.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Titanium 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: 90.3% | 244, 244, 242 | 0%, 0%, 1%, 4% | 60°, 8%, 95% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 55.1% | 196, 196, 193 | 0%, 0%, 2%, 23% | 60°, 2%, 76% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 25.3% | 138, 138, 135 | 0%, 0%, 2%, 46% | 60°, 1%, 54% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 4.2% | 58, 58, 56 | 0%, 0%, 3%, 77% | 60°, 2%, 22% |
Titanium 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 Titanium White palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Titanium 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3A3A38 on #F4F4F2 |
Aa Sample Text
| 10.35:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #F4F4F2 on #3A3A38 |
Aa Sample Text
| 10.35:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #3A3A38 on #C4C4C1 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.52:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #C4C4C1 on #3A3A38 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.52:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #3A3A38 on #8A8A87 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.29:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #8A8A87 on #3A3A38 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.29:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #8A8A87 on #F4F4F2 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.14:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #F4F4F2 on #8A8A87 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.14:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #8A8A87 on #C4C4C1 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.98:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C4C4C1 on #8A8A87 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.98:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C4C4C1 on #F4F4F2 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.59:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F4F4F2 on #C4C4C1 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.59:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Titanium 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.
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 Titanium 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.
directly opposite #C4C4C1 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #C4C4C1 — 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 Titanium White Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #C4C4C1 for small UI elements on #F4F4F2 — at 1.6:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #3A3A38 — 10.4:1 against #F4F4F2 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #8A8A87 carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #C4C4C1.
How to Implement the Titanium White Color Scheme
To use this Titanium 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 #F4F4F2 for the main background and #C4C4C1 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #3A3A38 and #F4F4F2 is 10.35:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Titanium White Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Titanium White color palette?
The Titanium White palette contains #F4F4F2, #C4C4C1, #8A8A87, #3A3A38. 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 Titanium White color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #3A3A38 on #F4F4F2 reaches 10.4:1 (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 Titanium White palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #B1B1B4, #C2C8BC, #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 Titanium White palette create?
Titanium White reads as mono, cool, vintage. 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 Titanium White color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Titanium 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 Titanium 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 Titanium White's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.