Dark Red & Black, Muted Violet Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #0A0A1A;
--color-2: #610A0A;
--color-3: #0A0A1B;
--color-4: #A898C9;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#0A0A1A',
'palette-2': '#610A0A',
'palette-3': '#0A0A1B',
'palette-4': '#A898C9',
}
const palette = [
'#0A0A1A',
'#610A0A',
'#0A0A1B',
'#A898C9',
];
$color-1: #0A0A1A;
$color-2: #610A0A;
$color-3: #0A0A1B;
$color-4: #A898C9;
This is a cool, easygoing 4-colour palette pairing strongly contrasting colours for real visual punch.
About this color palette
This is a cool, easygoing 4-colour palette pairing strongly contrasting colours for real visual punch. It is anchored by Dark Red (#610A0A) and reads as deep and moody, with an average saturation of 51% and lightness of 26%. It works well for calm, professional and modern interfaces.
The colors in this palette
Black #0A0A1A
rgb(10, 10, 26) · hsl(240, 44%, 7%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Dark Red #610A0A
rgb(97, 10, 10) · hsl(0, 81%, 21%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Black #0A0A1B
rgb(10, 10, 27) · hsl(240, 46%, 7%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Muted Violet #A898C9
rgb(168, 152, 201) · hsl(260, 31%, 69%)
A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0A0A1A | #A898C9 | 7.47:1 | Pass | Pass |
| #0A0A1B | #A898C9 | 7.46:1 | Pass | Pass |
| #610A0A | #A898C9 | 5.14:1 | Pass | Fail |
| #0A0A1A | #610A0A | 1.45:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #610A0A | #0A0A1B | 1.45:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #0A0A1A | #0A0A1B | 1:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Muted Violet (#A898C9): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Black (#0A0A1A): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Dark Red (#610A0A): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Black (#0A0A1B): 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 (#0A0A1A), Dark Red (#610A0A), Black (#0A0A1B) and Muted Violet (#A898C9).
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 #0A0A1A, #610A0A, #0A0A1B and #A898C9. 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 Muted Violet reaches a contrast ratio of 7.47:1, which meets the WCAG AAA standard for readable text.