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

#590D19 89, 13, 25
#B11B31 177, 27, 49
#E44E64 228, 78, 100
#F2A6B2 242, 166, 178
#590D19
Color 1
#B11B31
Color 2
#E44E64
Color 3
#F2A6B2
Color 4
:root {
  --color-1: #590D19;
  --color-2: #B11B31;
  --color-3: #E44E64;
  --color-4: #F2A6B2;
}
colors: {
  'palette-1': '#590D19',
  'palette-2': '#B11B31',
  'palette-3': '#E44E64',
  'palette-4': '#F2A6B2',
}
const palette = [
  '#590D19',
  '#B11B31',
  '#E44E64',
  '#F2A6B2',
];
$color-1: #590D19;
$color-2: #B11B31;
$color-3: #E44E64;
$color-4: #F2A6B2;
Palette Codes 4 COLORS

This is a warm, high-energy 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, high-energy 4-colour palette that combines high-contrast tones for a bold, dynamic look. It is anchored by Dark Red (#590D19) and reads as well balanced in lightness, with an average saturation of 74% and lightness of 50%. It suits energetic, friendly and lifestyle-oriented designs.

The colors in this palette

Dark Red #590D19

rgb(89, 13, 25) · hsl(351, 75%, 20%)

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

Red #B11B31

rgb(177, 27, 49) · hsl(351, 74%, 40%)

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

Red #E44E64

rgb(228, 78, 100) · hsl(351, 74%, 60%)

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

Light Red #F2A6B2

rgb(242, 166, 178) · hsl(351, 75%, 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
#590D19 #F2A6B2 7.27:1 Pass Pass
#590D19 #E44E64 3.72:1 Fail Fail
#B11B31 #F2A6B2 3.54:1 Fail Fail
#590D19 #B11B31 2.05:1 Fail Fail
#E44E64 #F2A6B2 1.95:1 Fail Fail
#B11B31 #E44E64 1.81:1 Fail Fail

How to use these colors

  • Background — Light Red (#F2A6B2): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
  • Text — Dark Red (#590D19): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
  • Primary — Dark Red (#590D19): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
  • Accent — Red (#B11B31): 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 (#590D19), Red (#B11B31), Red (#E44E64) and Light Red (#F2A6B2).

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 #590D19, #B11B31, #E44E64 and #F2A6B2. 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 7.27:1, which meets the WCAG AAA standard for readable text.

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