Red & Dark Violet, Teal Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #531670;
--color-2: #289692;
--color-3: #B12B18;
--color-4: #6D256A;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#531670',
'palette-2': '#289692',
'palette-3': '#B12B18',
'palette-4': '#6D256A',
}
const palette = [
'#531670',
'#289692',
'#B12B18',
'#6D256A',
];
$color-1: #531670;
$color-2: #289692;
$color-3: #B12B18;
$color-4: #6D256A;
This is a balanced, high-energy 4-colour palette mixing related and contrasting tones for a natural feel.
About this color palette
This is a balanced, high-energy 4-colour palette mixing related and contrasting tones for a natural feel. It is anchored by Red (#B12B18) and reads as deep and moody, with an average saturation of 63% and lightness of 33%. It adapts to a wide range of web and brand projects.
The colors in this palette
Dark Violet #531670
rgb(83, 22, 112) · hsl(281, 67%, 26%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Teal #289692
rgb(40, 150, 146) · hsl(178, 58%, 37%)
A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.
Red #B12B18
rgb(177, 43, 24) · hsl(7, 76%, 39%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Pink #6D256A
rgb(109, 37, 106) · hsl(302, 49%, 29%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #531670 | #289692 | 3.42:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #289692 | #6D256A | 2.76:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #531670 | #B12B18 | 1.88:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #289692 | #B12B18 | 1.82:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #B12B18 | #6D256A | 1.52:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #531670 | #6D256A | 1.24:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Red (#B12B18): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Dark Violet (#531670): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Dark Violet (#531670): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Teal (#289692): 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: Dark Violet (#531670), Teal (#289692), Red (#B12B18) and Pink (#6D256A).
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 #531670, #289692, #B12B18 and #6D256A. 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.