Violet & Red, Pink Color Palette — PaletteCSS
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Violet & Red, Pink Color Palette

#B42D33 180, 45, 51
#9B2878 155, 40, 120
#8444DC 132, 68, 220
#C4307B 196, 48, 123
#B42D33
Color 1
#9B2878
Color 2
#8444DC
Color 3
#C4307B
Color 4
:root {
  --color-1: #B42D33;
  --color-2: #9B2878;
  --color-3: #8444DC;
  --color-4: #C4307B;
}
colors: {
  'palette-1': '#B42D33',
  'palette-2': '#9B2878',
  'palette-3': '#8444DC',
  'palette-4': '#C4307B',
}
const palette = [
  '#B42D33',
  '#9B2878',
  '#8444DC',
  '#C4307B',
];
$color-1: #B42D33;
$color-2: #9B2878;
$color-3: #8444DC;
$color-4: #C4307B;
Palette Codes 4 COLORS

This is a warm, high-energy 4-colour palette mixing related and contrasting tones for a natural feel.

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Added Jun 2026
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About this color palette

This is a warm, high-energy 4-colour palette mixing related and contrasting tones for a natural feel. It is anchored by Violet (#8444DC) and reads as well balanced in lightness, with an average saturation of 62% and lightness of 47%. It suits energetic, friendly and lifestyle-oriented designs.

The colors in this palette

Red #B42D33

rgb(180, 45, 51) · hsl(357, 60%, 44%)

A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.

Pink #9B2878

rgb(155, 40, 120) · hsl(318, 59%, 38%)

A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.

Violet #8444DC

rgb(132, 68, 220) · hsl(265, 68%, 56%)

A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.

Pink #C4307B

rgb(196, 48, 123) · hsl(330, 61%, 48%)

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).

TextBackgroundRatioAAAAA
#9B2878 #C4307B 1.37:1 Fail Fail
#9B2878 #8444DC 1.29:1 Fail Fail
#B42D33 #C4307B 1.21:1 Fail Fail
#B42D33 #8444DC 1.14:1 Fail Fail
#B42D33 #9B2878 1.13:1 Fail Fail
#8444DC #C4307B 1.06:1 Fail Fail

How to use these colors

  • Background — Violet (#8444DC): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
  • Text — Pink (#9B2878): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
  • Primary — Pink (#C4307B): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
  • Accent — Red (#B42D33): 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 Violet 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: Red (#B42D33), Pink (#9B2878), Violet (#8444DC) and Pink (#C4307B).

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 #B42D33, #9B2878, #8444DC and #C4307B. You can copy them as CSS variables, Tailwind, SCSS or JSON from the code panel above.

Is this palette accessible for text?

The colours are fairly close in contrast, so pair them carefully for text — put a very light or very dark colour behind body text, and check the contrast table above.

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