Dark Red & Black, Dark Blue Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #0A0A0A;
--color-2: #460A0A;
--color-3: #333548;
--color-4: #84768D;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#0A0A0A',
'palette-2': '#460A0A',
'palette-3': '#333548',
'palette-4': '#84768D',
}
const palette = [
'#0A0A0A',
'#460A0A',
'#333548',
'#84768D',
];
$color-1: #0A0A0A;
$color-2: #460A0A;
$color-3: #333548;
$color-4: #84768D;
This is a balanced, calm and understated 4-colour palette with a comfortable balance of contrast and harmony.
About this color palette
This is a balanced, calm and understated 4-colour palette with a comfortable balance of contrast and harmony. It is anchored by Dark Red (#460A0A) and reads as deep and moody, with an average saturation of 25% and lightness of 24%. It adapts to a wide range of web and brand projects.
The colors in this palette
Black #0A0A0A
rgb(10, 10, 10) · hsl(0, 0%, 4%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Dark Red #460A0A
rgb(70, 10, 10) · hsl(0, 75%, 16%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Dark Blue #333548
rgb(51, 53, 72) · hsl(234, 17%, 24%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Gray #84768D
rgb(132, 118, 141) · hsl(277, 9%, 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).
| Text | Background | Ratio | AA | AAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0A0A0A | #84768D | 4.67:1 | Pass | Fail |
| #460A0A | #84768D | 3.79:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #333548 | #84768D | 2.84:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #0A0A0A | #333548 | 1.64:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #460A0A | #333548 | 1.33:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #0A0A0A | #460A0A | 1.23:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Gray (#84768D): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Black (#0A0A0A): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Dark Red (#460A0A): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Dark Blue (#333548): 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: Black (#0A0A0A), Dark Red (#460A0A), Dark Blue (#333548) and Gray (#84768D).
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 #0A0A0A, #460A0A, #333548 and #84768D. 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 4.67:1, which meets the WCAG AA standard for readable text.