Dark Violet & Teal, Red Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #3C146E;
--color-2: #3F8F7D;
--color-3: #9B3329;
--color-4: #2D0A30;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#3C146E',
'palette-2': '#3F8F7D',
'palette-3': '#9B3329',
'palette-4': '#2D0A30',
}
const palette = [
'#3C146E',
'#3F8F7D',
'#9B3329',
'#2D0A30',
];
$color-1: #3C146E;
$color-2: #3F8F7D;
$color-3: #9B3329;
$color-4: #2D0A30;
This is a balanced, easygoing 4-colour palette mixing related and contrasting tones for a natural feel.
About this color palette
This is a balanced, easygoing 4-colour palette mixing related and contrasting tones for a natural feel. It is anchored by Dark Violet (#3C146E) and reads as deep and moody, with an average saturation of 58% and lightness of 29%. It adapts to a wide range of web and brand projects.
The colors in this palette
Dark Violet #3C146E
rgb(60, 20, 110) · hsl(267, 69%, 25%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Teal #3F8F7D
rgb(63, 143, 125) · hsl(167, 39%, 40%)
A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.
Red #9B3329
rgb(155, 51, 41) · hsl(5, 58%, 38%)
A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.
Dark Pink #2D0A30
rgb(45, 10, 48) · hsl(295, 66%, 11%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3F8F7D | #2D0A30 | 4.54:1 | Pass | Fail |
| #3C146E | #3F8F7D | 3.58:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #9B3329 | #2D0A30 | 2.42:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #3C146E | #9B3329 | 1.91:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #3F8F7D | #9B3329 | 1.88:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #3C146E | #2D0A30 | 1.27:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Teal (#3F8F7D): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Dark Pink (#2D0A30): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Dark Violet (#3C146E): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Dark Pink (#2D0A30): 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 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: Dark Violet (#3C146E), Teal (#3F8F7D), Red (#9B3329) and Dark Pink (#2D0A30).
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 #3C146E, #3F8F7D, #9B3329 and #2D0A30. You can copy them as CSS variables, Tailwind, SCSS or JSON from the code panel above.
Is this palette accessible for text?
Yes — Teal text on Dark Pink reaches a contrast ratio of 4.54:1, which meets the WCAG AA standard for readable text.