Red & Muted Violet, Teal Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #7657A4;
--color-2: #3CA486;
--color-3: #A41B20;
--color-4: #220A2A;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#7657A4',
'palette-2': '#3CA486',
'palette-3': '#A41B20',
'palette-4': '#220A2A',
}
const palette = [
'#7657A4',
'#3CA486',
'#A41B20',
'#220A2A',
];
$color-1: #7657A4;
$color-2: #3CA486;
$color-3: #A41B20;
$color-4: #220A2A;
This is a cool, versatile 4-colour palette that combines high-contrast tones for a bold, dynamic look.
About this color palette
This is a cool, versatile 4-colour palette that combines high-contrast tones for a bold, dynamic look. It is anchored by Red (#A41B20) and reads as deep and moody, with an average saturation of 53% and lightness of 35%. It works well for calm, professional and modern interfaces.
The colors in this palette
Muted Violet #7657A4
rgb(118, 87, 164) · hsl(264, 31%, 49%)
A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.
Teal #3CA486
rgb(60, 164, 134) · hsl(163, 46%, 44%)
A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.
Red #A41B20
rgb(164, 27, 32) · hsl(358, 72%, 37%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Dark Violet #220A2A
rgb(34, 10, 42) · hsl(285, 62%, 10%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
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).
| Text | Background | Ratio | AA | AAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3CA486 | #220A2A | 5.98:1 | Pass | Fail |
| #7657A4 | #220A2A | 3.21:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #3CA486 | #A41B20 | 2.48:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #A41B20 | #220A2A | 2.41:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #7657A4 | #3CA486 | 1.87:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #7657A4 | #A41B20 | 1.33:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Muted Violet (#7657A4): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Dark Violet (#220A2A): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Red (#A41B20): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Dark Violet (#220A2A): 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: Muted Violet (#7657A4), Teal (#3CA486), Red (#A41B20) and Dark Violet (#220A2A).
Is this a warm or cool colour palette?
It is a cool palette — its tones lean toward blues, greens and purples, which feel calm and modern.
What are the hex codes for this palette?
The hex codes are #7657A4, #3CA486, #A41B20 and #220A2A. You can copy them as CSS variables, Tailwind, SCSS or JSON from the code panel above.
Is this palette accessible for text?
Yes — Teal text on Dark Violet reaches a contrast ratio of 5.98:1, which meets the WCAG AA standard for readable text.