Dark Red & Dark Pink, Dark Blue Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #3B0B2B;
--color-2: #770A0A;
--color-3: #130C39;
--color-4: #BFB3DF;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#3B0B2B',
'palette-2': '#770A0A',
'palette-3': '#130C39',
'palette-4': '#BFB3DF',
}
const palette = [
'#3B0B2B',
'#770A0A',
'#130C39',
'#BFB3DF',
];
$color-1: #3B0B2B;
$color-2: #770A0A;
$color-3: #130C39;
$color-4: #BFB3DF;
This is a balanced, high-energy 4-colour palette pairing strongly contrasting colours for real visual punch.
About this color palette
This is a balanced, high-energy 4-colour palette pairing strongly contrasting colours for real visual punch. It is anchored by Dark Red (#770A0A) and reads as deep and moody, with an average saturation of 65% and lightness of 33%. It adapts to a wide range of web and brand projects.
The colors in this palette
Dark Pink #3B0B2B
rgb(59, 11, 43) · hsl(320, 69%, 14%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Dark Red #770A0A
rgb(119, 10, 10) · hsl(0, 84%, 25%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Dark Blue #130C39
rgb(19, 12, 57) · hsl(249, 65%, 14%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Light Violet #BFB3DF
rgb(191, 179, 223) · hsl(256, 41%, 79%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #130C39 | #BFB3DF | 9.42:1 | Pass | Pass |
| #3B0B2B | #BFB3DF | 8.46:1 | Pass | Pass |
| #770A0A | #BFB3DF | 5.86:1 | Pass | Fail |
| #770A0A | #130C39 | 1.61:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #3B0B2B | #770A0A | 1.44:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #3B0B2B | #130C39 | 1.11:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Light Violet (#BFB3DF): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Dark Blue (#130C39): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Dark Red (#770A0A): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Dark Pink (#3B0B2B): 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 Pink (#3B0B2B), Dark Red (#770A0A), Dark Blue (#130C39) and Light Violet (#BFB3DF).
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 #3B0B2B, #770A0A, #130C39 and #BFB3DF. You can copy them as CSS variables, Tailwind, SCSS or JSON from the code panel above.
Is this palette accessible for text?
Yes — Dark Blue text on Light Violet reaches a contrast ratio of 9.42:1, which meets the WCAG AAA standard for readable text.