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Red & Dark Red, Red Color Palette

#48251E 72, 37, 30
#91493B 145, 73, 59
#C47C6E 196, 124, 110
#E1BEB7 225, 190, 183
#48251E
Color 1
#91493B
Color 2
#C47C6E
Color 3
#E1BEB7
Color 4
:root {
  --color-1: #48251E;
  --color-2: #91493B;
  --color-3: #C47C6E;
  --color-4: #E1BEB7;
}
colors: {
  'palette-1': '#48251E',
  'palette-2': '#91493B',
  'palette-3': '#C47C6E',
  'palette-4': '#E1BEB7',
}
const palette = [
  '#48251E',
  '#91493B',
  '#C47C6E',
  '#E1BEB7',
];
$color-1: #48251E;
$color-2: #91493B;
$color-3: #C47C6E;
$color-4: #E1BEB7;
Palette Codes 4 COLORS

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

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About this color palette

This is a warm, balanced 4-colour palette mixing related and contrasting tones for a natural feel. It is anchored by Red (#C47C6E) and reads as well balanced in lightness, with an average saturation of 42% and lightness of 50%. It suits energetic, friendly and lifestyle-oriented designs.

The colors in this palette

Dark Red #48251E

rgb(72, 37, 30) · hsl(10, 41%, 20%)

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

Red #91493B

rgb(145, 73, 59) · hsl(10, 42%, 40%)

A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.

Red #C47C6E

rgb(196, 124, 110) · hsl(10, 42%, 60%)

A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.

Light Red #E1BEB7

rgb(225, 190, 183) · hsl(10, 41%, 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
#48251E #E1BEB7 7.86:1 Pass Pass
#48251E #C47C6E 4.14:1 Fail Fail
#91493B #E1BEB7 3.8:1 Fail Fail
#48251E #91493B 2.07:1 Fail Fail
#91493B #C47C6E 2:1 Fail Fail
#C47C6E #E1BEB7 1.9:1 Fail Fail

How to use these colors

  • Background — Light Red (#E1BEB7): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
  • Text — Dark Red (#48251E): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
  • Primary — Red (#C47C6E): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
  • Accent — Red (#91493B): 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 (#48251E), Red (#91493B), Red (#C47C6E) and Light Red (#E1BEB7).

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 #48251E, #91493B, #C47C6E and #E1BEB7. 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 7.86:1, which meets the WCAG AAA standard for readable text.

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