Red & Dark Violet, Teal Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #421268;
--color-2: #348F8B;
--color-3: #E44E6A;
--color-4: #1F0A27;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#421268',
'palette-2': '#348F8B',
'palette-3': '#E44E6A',
'palette-4': '#1F0A27',
}
const palette = [
'#421268',
'#348F8B',
'#E44E6A',
'#1F0A27',
];
$color-1: #421268;
$color-2: #348F8B;
$color-3: #E44E6A;
$color-4: #1F0A27;
This is a cool, high-energy 4-colour palette that combines high-contrast tones for a bold, dynamic look.
About this color palette
This is a cool, high-energy 4-colour palette that combines high-contrast tones for a bold, dynamic look. It is anchored by Red (#E44E6A) and reads as deep and moody, with an average saturation of 62% and lightness of 33%. It works well for calm, professional and modern interfaces.
The colors in this palette
Dark Violet #421268
rgb(66, 18, 104) · hsl(273, 70%, 24%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Teal #348F8B
rgb(52, 143, 139) · hsl(177, 47%, 38%)
A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.
Red #E44E6A
rgb(228, 78, 106) · hsl(349, 74%, 60%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Black #1F0A27
rgb(31, 10, 39) · hsl(283, 59%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #E44E6A | #1F0A27 | 4.95:1 | Pass | Fail |
| #348F8B | #1F0A27 | 4.82:1 | Pass | Fail |
| #421268 | #E44E6A | 3.69:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #421268 | #348F8B | 3.59:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #421268 | #1F0A27 | 1.34:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #348F8B | #E44E6A | 1.03:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Red (#E44E6A): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Black (#1F0A27): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Dark Violet (#421268): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Black (#1F0A27): 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 Violet (#421268), Teal (#348F8B), Red (#E44E6A) and Black (#1F0A27).
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 #421268, #348F8B, #E44E6A and #1F0A27. 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 Black reaches a contrast ratio of 4.95:1, which meets the WCAG AA standard for readable text.