Red & Dark Violet, Teal Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #3C1F6C;
--color-2: #74BFB4;
--color-3: #D04055;
--color-4: #4C1B5B;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#3C1F6C',
'palette-2': '#74BFB4',
'palette-3': '#D04055',
'palette-4': '#4C1B5B',
}
const palette = [
'#3C1F6C',
'#74BFB4',
'#D04055',
'#4C1B5B',
];
$color-1: #3C1F6C;
$color-2: #74BFB4;
$color-3: #D04055;
$color-4: #4C1B5B;
This is a cool, balanced 4-colour palette with a comfortable balance of contrast and harmony.
About this color palette
This is a cool, balanced 4-colour palette with a comfortable balance of contrast and harmony. It is anchored by Red (#D04055) and reads as well balanced in lightness, with an average saturation of 52% and lightness of 41%. It works well for calm, professional and modern interfaces.
The colors in this palette
Dark Violet #3C1F6C
rgb(60, 31, 108) · hsl(263, 55%, 27%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Teal #74BFB4
rgb(116, 191, 180) · hsl(171, 37%, 60%)
A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.
Red #D04055
rgb(208, 64, 85) · hsl(351, 61%, 53%)
A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.
Dark Violet #4C1B5B
rgb(76, 27, 91) · hsl(286, 54%, 23%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3C1F6C | #74BFB4 | 6.14:1 | Pass | Fail |
| #74BFB4 | #4C1B5B | 6.1:1 | Pass | Fail |
| #3C1F6C | #D04055 | 2.83:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #D04055 | #4C1B5B | 2.81:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #74BFB4 | #D04055 | 2.17:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #3C1F6C | #4C1B5B | 1.01:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Teal (#74BFB4): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Dark Violet (#4C1B5B): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Red (#D04055): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Dark Violet (#3C1F6C): 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 (#3C1F6C), Teal (#74BFB4), Red (#D04055) and Dark Violet (#4C1B5B).
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 #3C1F6C, #74BFB4, #D04055 and #4C1B5B. You can copy them as CSS variables, Tailwind, SCSS or JSON from the code panel above.
Is this palette accessible for text?
Yes — Dark Violet text on Teal reaches a contrast ratio of 6.14:1, which meets the WCAG AA standard for readable text.