Light Red & Dark Red, Red Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #541221;
--color-2: #A82443;
--color-3: #DB5776;
--color-4: #EDABBA;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#541221',
'palette-2': '#A82443',
'palette-3': '#DB5776',
'palette-4': '#EDABBA',
}
const palette = [
'#541221',
'#A82443',
'#DB5776',
'#EDABBA',
];
$color-1: #541221;
$color-2: #A82443;
$color-3: #DB5776;
$color-4: #EDABBA;
This is a warm, vibrant 4-colour palette mixing related and contrasting tones for a natural feel.
About this color palette
This is a warm, vibrant 4-colour palette mixing related and contrasting tones for a natural feel. It is anchored by Light Red (#EDABBA) and reads as well balanced in lightness, with an average saturation of 65% and lightness of 50%. It suits energetic, friendly and lifestyle-oriented designs.
The colors in this palette
Dark Red #541221
rgb(84, 18, 33) · hsl(346, 65%, 20%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Red #A82443
rgb(168, 36, 67) · hsl(346, 65%, 40%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Red #DB5776
rgb(219, 87, 118) · hsl(346, 65%, 60%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Light Red #EDABBA
rgb(237, 171, 186) · hsl(346, 65%, 80%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Accessibility & contrast
Colour contrast decides whether text stays readable. Here is how each pair of colours in this palette performs when one is used as text on the other, measured against the WCAG standard (AA needs 4.5:1, AAA needs 7:1).
| Text | Background | Ratio | AA | AAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #541221 | #EDABBA | 7.5:1 | Pass | Pass |
| #541221 | #DB5776 | 3.79:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #A82443 | #EDABBA | 3.71:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #541221 | #A82443 | 2.02:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #DB5776 | #EDABBA | 1.98:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #A82443 | #DB5776 | 1.88:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Light Red (#EDABBA): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Dark Red (#541221): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Dark Red (#541221): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Red (#A82443): a secondary highlight for badges and details
Colors that pair with this palette
Want to extend this palette? These colours pair naturally with its dominant Light Red tone, based on colour-wheel harmony. Tap a swatch to explore that colour family.
Frequently asked questions
What colours are in this palette?
This palette has 4 colours: Dark Red (#541221), Red (#A82443), Red (#DB5776) and Light Red (#EDABBA).
Is this a warm or cool colour palette?
It is a warm palette — its tones lean toward reds, oranges and yellows, which feel energetic and inviting.
What are the hex codes for this palette?
The hex codes are #541221, #A82443, #DB5776 and #EDABBA. You can copy them as CSS variables, Tailwind, SCSS or JSON from the code panel above.
Is this palette accessible for text?
Yes — Dark Red text on Light Red reaches a contrast ratio of 7.5:1, which meets the WCAG AAA standard for readable text.