Dark Red & Black, Gray Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #0A0A0A;
--color-2: #6D100E;
--color-3: #150A20;
--color-4: #787283;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#0A0A0A',
'palette-2': '#6D100E',
'palette-3': '#150A20',
'palette-4': '#787283',
}
const palette = [
'#0A0A0A',
'#6D100E',
'#150A20',
'#787283',
];
$color-1: #0A0A0A;
$color-2: #6D100E;
$color-3: #150A20;
$color-4: #787283;
This is a balanced, balanced 4-colour palette mixing related and contrasting tones for a natural feel.
About this color palette
This is a balanced, balanced 4-colour palette mixing related and contrasting tones for a natural feel. It is anchored by Dark Red (#6D100E) and reads as deep and moody, with an average saturation of 34% and lightness of 21%. It adapts to a wide range of web and brand projects.
The colors in this palette
Black #0A0A0A
rgb(10, 10, 10) · hsl(0, 0%, 4%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Dark Red #6D100E
rgb(109, 16, 14) · hsl(1, 77%, 24%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Black #150A20
rgb(21, 10, 32) · hsl(270, 52%, 8%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Gray #787283
rgb(120, 114, 131) · hsl(261, 7%, 48%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0A0A0A | #787283 | 4.27:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #150A20 | #787283 | 4.14:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #6D100E | #787283 | 2.62:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #0A0A0A | #6D100E | 1.63:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #6D100E | #150A20 | 1.58:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #0A0A0A | #150A20 | 1.03:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Gray (#787283): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Black (#0A0A0A): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Dark Red (#6D100E): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Black (#150A20): 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 (#0A0A0A), Dark Red (#6D100E), Black (#150A20) and Gray (#787283).
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 #0A0A0A, #6D100E, #150A20 and #787283. 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.