Dark Pink & Violet, Teal Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #7B4FA2;
--color-2: #338796;
--color-3: #E95E66;
--color-4: #430A4D;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#7B4FA2',
'palette-2': '#338796',
'palette-3': '#E95E66',
'palette-4': '#430A4D',
}
const palette = [
'#7B4FA2',
'#338796',
'#E95E66',
'#430A4D',
];
$color-1: #7B4FA2;
$color-2: #338796;
$color-3: #E95E66;
$color-4: #430A4D;
This is a cool, bold 4-colour palette mixing related and contrasting tones for a natural feel.
About this color palette
This is a cool, bold 4-colour palette mixing related and contrasting tones for a natural feel. It is anchored by Dark Pink (#430A4D) and reads as well balanced in lightness, with an average saturation of 59% and lightness of 42%. It works well for calm, professional and modern interfaces.
The colors in this palette
Violet #7B4FA2
rgb(123, 79, 162) · hsl(272, 34%, 47%)
A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.
Teal #338796
rgb(51, 135, 150) · hsl(189, 49%, 39%)
A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.
Red #E95E66
rgb(233, 94, 102) · hsl(357, 76%, 64%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Dark Pink #430A4D
rgb(67, 10, 77) · hsl(291, 77%, 17%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #E95E66 | #430A4D | 4.5:1 | Pass | Fail |
| #338796 | #430A4D | 3.63:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #7B4FA2 | #430A4D | 2.51:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #7B4FA2 | #E95E66 | 1.8:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #7B4FA2 | #338796 | 1.45:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #338796 | #E95E66 | 1.24:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Red (#E95E66): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Dark Pink (#430A4D): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Dark Pink (#430A4D): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Teal (#338796): 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 Pink 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: Violet (#7B4FA2), Teal (#338796), Red (#E95E66) and Dark Pink (#430A4D).
Is this a warm or cool colour palette?
It is a cool palette — its tones lean toward blues, greens and purples, which feel calm and modern.
What are the hex codes for this palette?
The hex codes are #7B4FA2, #338796, #E95E66 and #430A4D. You can copy them as CSS variables, Tailwind, SCSS or JSON from the code panel above.
Is this palette accessible for text?
Yes — Red text on Dark Pink reaches a contrast ratio of 4.5:1, which meets the WCAG AA standard for readable text.