Dark Red & Dark Pink, Dark Blue Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #381E26;
--color-2: #440A0A;
--color-3: #23233B;
--color-4: #AFB6C0;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#381E26',
'palette-2': '#440A0A',
'palette-3': '#23233B',
'palette-4': '#AFB6C0',
}
const palette = [
'#381E26',
'#440A0A',
'#23233B',
'#AFB6C0',
];
$color-1: #381E26;
$color-2: #440A0A;
$color-3: #23233B;
$color-4: #AFB6C0;
This is a warm, easygoing 4-colour palette mixing related and contrasting tones for a natural feel.
About this color palette
This is a warm, easygoing 4-colour palette mixing related and contrasting tones for a natural feel. It is anchored by Dark Red (#440A0A) and reads as deep and moody, with an average saturation of 36% and lightness of 31%. It suits energetic, friendly and lifestyle-oriented designs.
The colors in this palette
Dark Pink #381E26
rgb(56, 30, 38) · hsl(342, 30%, 17%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Dark Red #440A0A
rgb(68, 10, 10) · hsl(0, 74%, 15%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Dark Blue #23233B
rgb(35, 35, 59) · hsl(240, 26%, 18%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Light Gray #AFB6C0
rgb(175, 182, 192) · hsl(215, 12%, 72%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #440A0A | #AFB6C0 | 7.94:1 | Pass | Pass |
| #23233B | #AFB6C0 | 7.47:1 | Pass | Pass |
| #381E26 | #AFB6C0 | 7.44:1 | Pass | Pass |
| #381E26 | #440A0A | 1.07:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #440A0A | #23233B | 1.06:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #381E26 | #23233B | 1:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Light Gray (#AFB6C0): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Dark Red (#440A0A): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Dark Red (#440A0A): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Dark Pink (#381E26): 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: Dark Pink (#381E26), Dark Red (#440A0A), Dark Blue (#23233B) and Light Gray (#AFB6C0).
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 #381E26, #440A0A, #23233B and #AFB6C0. You can copy them as CSS variables, Tailwind, SCSS or JSON from the code panel above.
Is this palette accessible for text?
Yes — Dark Red text on Light Gray reaches a contrast ratio of 7.94:1, which meets the WCAG AAA standard for readable text.