Dark Red & Dark Pink, Black Color Palette — PaletteCSS
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Dark Red & Dark Pink, Black Color Palette

#4A3145 74, 49, 69
#3F0A0A 63, 10, 10
#0A0A0A 10, 10, 10
#797F8D 121, 127, 141
#4A3145
Color 1
#3F0A0A
Color 2
#0A0A0A
Color 3
#797F8D
Color 4
:root {
  --color-1: #4A3145;
  --color-2: #3F0A0A;
  --color-3: #0A0A0A;
  --color-4: #797F8D;
}
colors: {
  'palette-1': '#4A3145',
  'palette-2': '#3F0A0A',
  'palette-3': '#0A0A0A',
  'palette-4': '#797F8D',
}
const palette = [
  '#4A3145',
  '#3F0A0A',
  '#0A0A0A',
  '#797F8D',
];
$color-1: #4A3145;
$color-2: #3F0A0A;
$color-3: #0A0A0A;
$color-4: #797F8D;
Palette Codes 4 COLORS

This is a warm, subtle 4-colour palette with a comfortable balance of contrast and harmony.

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Added Jun 2026
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About this color palette

This is a warm, subtle 4-colour palette with a comfortable balance of contrast and harmony. It is anchored by Dark Red (#3F0A0A) and reads as deep and moody, with an average saturation of 25% and lightness of 23%. It suits energetic, friendly and lifestyle-oriented designs.

The colors in this palette

Dark Pink #4A3145

rgb(74, 49, 69) · hsl(312, 20%, 24%)

A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.

Dark Red #3F0A0A

rgb(63, 10, 10) · hsl(0, 73%, 14%)

A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.

Black #0A0A0A

rgb(10, 10, 10) · hsl(0, 0%, 4%)

A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.

Gray #797F8D

rgb(121, 127, 141) · hsl(222, 8%, 51%)

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).

TextBackgroundRatioAAAAA
#0A0A0A #797F8D 4.93:1 Pass Fail
#3F0A0A #797F8D 4.16:1 Fail Fail
#4A3145 #797F8D 2.88:1 Fail Fail
#4A3145 #0A0A0A 1.71:1 Fail Fail
#4A3145 #3F0A0A 1.44:1 Fail Fail
#3F0A0A #0A0A0A 1.19:1 Fail Fail

How to use these colors

  • Background — Gray (#797F8D): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
  • Text — Black (#0A0A0A): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
  • Primary — Dark Red (#3F0A0A): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
  • Accent — Dark Pink (#4A3145): 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 (#4A3145), Dark Red (#3F0A0A), Black (#0A0A0A) and Gray (#797F8D).

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 #4A3145, #3F0A0A, #0A0A0A and #797F8D. 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 Gray reaches a contrast ratio of 4.93:1, which meets the WCAG AA standard for readable text.

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