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

#570F20 87, 15, 32
#AD1F40 173, 31, 64
#E05273 224, 82, 115
#F0A8B9 240, 168, 185
#570F20
Color 1
#AD1F40
Color 2
#E05273
Color 3
#F0A8B9
Color 4
:root {
  --color-1: #570F20;
  --color-2: #AD1F40;
  --color-3: #E05273;
  --color-4: #F0A8B9;
}
colors: {
  'palette-1': '#570F20',
  'palette-2': '#AD1F40',
  'palette-3': '#E05273',
  'palette-4': '#F0A8B9',
}
const palette = [
  '#570F20',
  '#AD1F40',
  '#E05273',
  '#F0A8B9',
];
$color-1: #570F20;
$color-2: #AD1F40;
$color-3: #E05273;
$color-4: #F0A8B9;
Palette Codes 4 COLORS

This is a warm, high-energy 4-colour palette mixing related and contrasting tones for a natural feel.

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Added Jun 2026
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About this color palette

This is a warm, high-energy 4-colour palette mixing related and contrasting tones for a natural feel. It is anchored by Dark Red (#570F20) and reads as well balanced in lightness, with an average saturation of 70% and lightness of 50%. It suits energetic, friendly and lifestyle-oriented designs.

The colors in this palette

Dark Red #570F20

rgb(87, 15, 32) · hsl(346, 71%, 20%)

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

Red #AD1F40

rgb(173, 31, 64) · hsl(346, 70%, 40%)

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

Red #E05273

rgb(224, 82, 115) · hsl(346, 70%, 60%)

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

Light Red #F0A8B9

rgb(240, 168, 185) · hsl(346, 71%, 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
#570F20 #F0A8B9 7.37:1 Pass Pass
#570F20 #E05273 3.76:1 Fail Fail
#AD1F40 #F0A8B9 3.61:1 Fail Fail
#570F20 #AD1F40 2.04:1 Fail Fail
#E05273 #F0A8B9 1.96:1 Fail Fail
#AD1F40 #E05273 1.85:1 Fail Fail

How to use these colors

  • Background — Light Red (#F0A8B9): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
  • Text — Dark Red (#570F20): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
  • Primary — Dark Red (#570F20): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
  • Accent — Red (#AD1F40): 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 Dark 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 (#570F20), Red (#AD1F40), Red (#E05273) and Light Red (#F0A8B9).

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 #570F20, #AD1F40, #E05273 and #F0A8B9. 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 7.37:1, which meets the WCAG AAA standard for readable text.

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