Red & Red, Yellow Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #AA130B;
--color-2: #B94731;
--color-3: #F5CF7D;
--color-4: #F5CAC7;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#AA130B',
'palette-2': '#B94731',
'palette-3': '#F5CF7D',
'palette-4': '#F5CAC7',
}
const palette = [
'#AA130B',
'#B94731',
'#F5CF7D',
'#F5CAC7',
];
$color-1: #AA130B;
$color-2: #B94731;
$color-3: #F5CF7D;
$color-4: #F5CAC7;
This is a warm, vibrant 4-colour palette pairing strongly contrasting colours for real visual punch.
About this color palette
This is a warm, vibrant 4-colour palette pairing strongly contrasting colours for real visual punch. It is anchored by Red (#AA130B) and reads as well balanced in lightness, with an average saturation of 75% and lightness of 60%. It suits energetic, friendly and lifestyle-oriented designs.
The colors in this palette
Red #AA130B
rgb(170, 19, 11) · hsl(3, 88%, 35%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Red #B94731
rgb(185, 71, 49) · hsl(10, 58%, 46%)
A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.
Yellow #F5CF7D
rgb(245, 207, 125) · hsl(41, 86%, 73%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Light Red #F5CAC7
rgb(245, 202, 199) · hsl(4, 70%, 87%)
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).
| Text | Background | Ratio | AA | AAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #AA130B | #F5CAC7 | 5.04:1 | Pass | Fail |
| #AA130B | #F5CF7D | 5.02:1 | Pass | Fail |
| #B94731 | #F5CAC7 | 3.53:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #B94731 | #F5CF7D | 3.52:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #AA130B | #B94731 | 1.43:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #F5CF7D | #F5CAC7 | 1:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Light Red (#F5CAC7): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Red (#AA130B): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Red (#AA130B): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Yellow (#F5CF7D): 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: Red (#AA130B), Red (#B94731), Yellow (#F5CF7D) and Light Red (#F5CAC7).
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 #AA130B, #B94731, #F5CF7D and #F5CAC7. You can copy them as CSS variables, Tailwind, SCSS or JSON from the code panel above.
Is this palette accessible for text?
Yes — Red text on Light Red reaches a contrast ratio of 5.04:1, which meets the WCAG AA standard for readable text.