Red & Blue, Violet Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #4B5CDC;
--color-2: #794BA6;
--color-3: #F5A4F5;
--color-4: #F54C73;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#4B5CDC',
'palette-2': '#794BA6',
'palette-3': '#F5A4F5',
'palette-4': '#F54C73',
}
const palette = [
'#4B5CDC',
'#794BA6',
'#F5A4F5',
'#F54C73',
];
$color-1: #4B5CDC;
$color-2: #794BA6;
$color-3: #F5A4F5;
$color-4: #F54C73;
This is a balanced, vibrant 4-colour palette mixing related and contrasting tones for a natural feel.
About this color palette
This is a balanced, vibrant 4-colour palette mixing related and contrasting tones for a natural feel. It is anchored by Red (#F54C73) and reads as well balanced in lightness, with an average saturation of 69% and lightness of 62%. It adapts to a wide range of web and brand projects.
The colors in this palette
Blue #4B5CDC
rgb(75, 92, 220) · hsl(233, 67%, 58%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Violet #794BA6
rgb(121, 75, 166) · hsl(270, 38%, 47%)
A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.
Light Pink #F5A4F5
rgb(245, 164, 245) · hsl(300, 80%, 80%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Red #F54C73
rgb(245, 76, 115) · hsl(346, 89%, 63%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #794BA6 | #F5A4F5 | 3.42:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #4B5CDC | #F5A4F5 | 2.98:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #F5A4F5 | #F54C73 | 1.87:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #794BA6 | #F54C73 | 1.83:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #4B5CDC | #F54C73 | 1.6:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #4B5CDC | #794BA6 | 1.15:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Light Pink (#F5A4F5): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Violet (#794BA6): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Red (#F54C73): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Blue (#4B5CDC): 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: Blue (#4B5CDC), Violet (#794BA6), Light Pink (#F5A4F5) and Red (#F54C73).
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 #4B5CDC, #794BA6, #F5A4F5 and #F54C73. 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.