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

#610511 97, 5, 17
#C20A23 194, 10, 35
#F53D56 245, 61, 86
#FA9EAA 250, 158, 170
#610511
Color 1
#C20A23
Color 2
#F53D56
Color 3
#FA9EAA
Color 4
:root {
  --color-1: #610511;
  --color-2: #C20A23;
  --color-3: #F53D56;
  --color-4: #FA9EAA;
}
colors: {
  'palette-1': '#610511',
  'palette-2': '#C20A23',
  'palette-3': '#F53D56',
  'palette-4': '#FA9EAA',
}
const palette = [
  '#610511',
  '#C20A23',
  '#F53D56',
  '#FA9EAA',
];
$color-1: #610511;
$color-2: #C20A23;
$color-3: #F53D56;
$color-4: #FA9EAA;
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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Added Jun 2026
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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 (#F53D56) 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 #610511

rgb(97, 5, 17) · hsl(352, 90%, 20%)

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

Red #C20A23

rgb(194, 10, 35) · hsl(352, 90%, 40%)

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

Red #F53D56

rgb(245, 61, 86) · hsl(352, 90%, 60%)

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

Light Red #FA9EAA

rgb(250, 158, 170) · hsl(352, 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
#610511 #FA9EAA 6.85:1 Pass Fail
#610511 #F53D56 3.7:1 Fail Fail
#C20A23 #FA9EAA 3.13:1 Fail Fail
#610511 #C20A23 2.19:1 Fail Fail
#F53D56 #FA9EAA 1.85:1 Fail Fail
#C20A23 #F53D56 1.69:1 Fail Fail

How to use these colors

  • Background — Light Red (#FA9EAA): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
  • Text — Dark Red (#610511): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
  • Primary — Red (#F53D56): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
  • Accent — Dark Red (#610511): 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 (#610511), Red (#C20A23), Red (#F53D56) and Light Red (#FA9EAA).

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 #610511, #C20A23, #F53D56 and #FA9EAA. 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 6.85:1, which meets the WCAG AA standard for readable text.

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