Titanium White Color Palette
#FEFEFC · #F2F2EE · #DCDCD6 · #B0B0AA
Use #FEFEFC as the background. Use #F2F2EE as the primary accent. Use #DCDCD6 as secondary. Use #B0B0AA as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Titanium White — mono, cool, pastel, royal.
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: 99.0% | 254, 254, 252 | 0%, 0%, 1%, 0% | 60°, 50%, 99% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 88.6% | 242, 242, 238 | 0%, 0%, 2%, 5% | 60°, 13%, 94% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 71.3% | 220, 220, 214 | 0%, 0%, 3%, 14% | 60°, 8%, 85% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 43.2% | 176, 176, 170 | 0%, 0%, 3%, 31% | 60°, 4%, 68% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #B0B0AA on #FEFEFC |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.16:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #FEFEFC on #B0B0AA |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.16:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #B0B0AA on #F2F2EE |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.94:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F2F2EE on #B0B0AA |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.94:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #B0B0AA on #DCDCD6 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.58:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #DCDCD6 on #B0B0AA |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.58:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #DCDCD6 on #FEFEFC |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.36:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #FEFEFC on #DCDCD6 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.36:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #DCDCD6 on #F2F2EE |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.23:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F2F2EE on #DCDCD6 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.23:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F2F2EE on #FEFEFC |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.11:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #FEFEFC on #F2F2EE |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.11:1 | 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 #F2F2EE on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #F2F2EE — 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 #F2F2EE for small UI elements on #FEFEFC — 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 #B0B0AA on #FEFEFC — 2.2:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Don't use #DCDCD6 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
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 #FEFEFC for the main background and #F2F2EE for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #B0B0AA and #FEFEFC is 2.16:1 (Fail). 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 #FEFEFC, #F2F2EE, #DCDCD6, #B0B0AA. 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: #B0B0AA on #FEFEFC reaches 2.2:1 (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 Titanium White palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #A9A9BC, #F0F1EE, #171712 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, pastel. Muted yellow drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated 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.