Red & Black, Dark Pink Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #0A0A13;
--color-2: #9E2D1A;
--color-3: #3F2B3E;
--color-4: #ADB0C1;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#0A0A13',
'palette-2': '#9E2D1A',
'palette-3': '#3F2B3E',
'palette-4': '#ADB0C1',
}
const palette = [
'#0A0A13',
'#9E2D1A',
'#3F2B3E',
'#ADB0C1',
];
$color-1: #0A0A13;
$color-2: #9E2D1A;
$color-3: #3F2B3E;
$color-4: #ADB0C1;
This is a balanced, easygoing 4-colour palette that combines high-contrast tones for a bold, dynamic look.
About this color palette
This is a balanced, easygoing 4-colour palette that combines high-contrast tones for a bold, dynamic look. It is anchored by Red (#9E2D1A) and reads as deep and moody, with an average saturation of 34% and lightness of 34%. It adapts to a wide range of web and brand projects.
The colors in this palette
Black #0A0A13
rgb(10, 10, 19) · hsl(240, 31%, 6%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Red #9E2D1A
rgb(158, 45, 26) · hsl(9, 72%, 36%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Dark Pink #3F2B3E
rgb(63, 43, 62) · hsl(303, 19%, 21%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Muted Blue #ADB0C1
rgb(173, 176, 193) · hsl(231, 14%, 72%)
A soft, muted tone that suits calm backgrounds and large surfaces.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0A0A13 | #ADB0C1 | 9.16:1 | Pass | Pass |
| #3F2B3E | #ADB0C1 | 6:1 | Pass | Fail |
| #9E2D1A | #ADB0C1 | 3.43:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #0A0A13 | #9E2D1A | 2.67:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #9E2D1A | #3F2B3E | 1.75:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #0A0A13 | #3F2B3E | 1.53:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Muted Blue (#ADB0C1): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Black (#0A0A13): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Red (#9E2D1A): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Black (#0A0A13): 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: Black (#0A0A13), Red (#9E2D1A), Dark Pink (#3F2B3E) and Muted Blue (#ADB0C1).
Is this a warm or cool colour palette?
It is balanced, mixing warm and cool tones fairly evenly.
What are the hex codes for this palette?
The hex codes are #0A0A13, #9E2D1A, #3F2B3E and #ADB0C1. You can copy them as CSS variables, Tailwind, SCSS or JSON from the code panel above.
Is this palette accessible for text?
Yes — Black text on Muted Blue reaches a contrast ratio of 9.16:1, which meets the WCAG AAA standard for readable text.