Red & Dark Red, Red Color Palette — PaletteCSS
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Red & Dark Red, Red Color Palette

#611605 97, 22, 5
#C22C0A 194, 44, 10
#F55F3D 245, 95, 61
#FAAF9E 250, 175, 158
#611605
Color 1
#C22C0A
Color 2
#F55F3D
Color 3
#FAAF9E
Color 4
:root {
  --color-1: #611605;
  --color-2: #C22C0A;
  --color-3: #F55F3D;
  --color-4: #FAAF9E;
}
colors: {
  'palette-1': '#611605',
  'palette-2': '#C22C0A',
  'palette-3': '#F55F3D',
  'palette-4': '#FAAF9E',
}
const palette = [
  '#611605',
  '#C22C0A',
  '#F55F3D',
  '#FAAF9E',
];
$color-1: #611605;
$color-2: #C22C0A;
$color-3: #F55F3D;
$color-4: #FAAF9E;
Palette Codes 4 COLORS

This is a warm, vibrant 4-colour palette that combines high-contrast tones for a bold, dynamic look.

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About this color palette

This is a warm, vibrant 4-colour palette that combines high-contrast tones for a bold, dynamic look. It is anchored by Red (#F55F3D) and reads as well balanced in lightness, with an average saturation of 90% and lightness of 50%. It suits energetic, friendly and lifestyle-oriented designs.

The colors in this palette

Dark Red #611605

rgb(97, 22, 5) · hsl(11, 90%, 20%)

A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.

Red #C22C0A

rgb(194, 44, 10) · hsl(11, 90%, 40%)

A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.

Red #F55F3D

rgb(245, 95, 61) · hsl(11, 90%, 60%)

A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.

Light Red #FAAF9E

rgb(250, 175, 158) · hsl(11, 90%, 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).

TextBackgroundRatioAAAAA
#611605 #FAAF9E 7.19:1 Pass Pass
#611605 #F55F3D 4.05:1 Fail Fail
#C22C0A #FAAF9E 3.2:1 Fail Fail
#611605 #C22C0A 2.25:1 Fail Fail
#C22C0A #F55F3D 1.8:1 Fail Fail
#F55F3D #FAAF9E 1.77:1 Fail Fail

How to use these colors

  • Background — Light Red (#FAAF9E): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
  • Text — Dark Red (#611605): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
  • Primary — Red (#F55F3D): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
  • Accent — Dark Red (#611605): 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 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 (#611605), Red (#C22C0A), Red (#F55F3D) and Light Red (#FAAF9E).

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 #611605, #C22C0A, #F55F3D and #FAAF9E. 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 7.19:1, which meets the WCAG AAA standard for readable text.

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