Red & Dark Pink, Charcoal Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #2A0A21;
--color-2: #811722;
--color-3: #2D2D34;
--color-4: #8A749D;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#2A0A21',
'palette-2': '#811722',
'palette-3': '#2D2D34',
'palette-4': '#8A749D',
}
const palette = [
'#2A0A21',
'#811722',
'#2D2D34',
'#8A749D',
];
$color-1: #2A0A21;
$color-2: #811722;
$color-3: #2D2D34;
$color-4: #8A749D;
This is a warm, easygoing 4-colour palette with a comfortable balance of contrast and harmony.
About this color palette
This is a warm, easygoing 4-colour palette with a comfortable balance of contrast and harmony. It is anchored by Red (#811722) and reads as deep and moody, with an average saturation of 39% and lightness of 28%. It suits energetic, friendly and lifestyle-oriented designs.
The colors in this palette
Dark Pink #2A0A21
rgb(42, 10, 33) · hsl(317, 62%, 10%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Red #811722
rgb(129, 23, 34) · hsl(354, 70%, 30%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Charcoal #2D2D34
rgb(45, 45, 52) · hsl(240, 7%, 19%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Muted Violet #8A749D
rgb(138, 116, 157) · hsl(272, 17%, 54%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2A0A21 | #8A749D | 4.35:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #2D2D34 | #8A749D | 3.3:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #811722 | #8A749D | 2.44:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #2A0A21 | #811722 | 1.79:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #811722 | #2D2D34 | 1.35:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #2A0A21 | #2D2D34 | 1.32:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Muted Violet (#8A749D): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Dark Pink (#2A0A21): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Red (#811722): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Dark Pink (#2A0A21): 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 Pink (#2A0A21), Red (#811722), Charcoal (#2D2D34) and Muted Violet (#8A749D).
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 #2A0A21, #811722, #2D2D34 and #8A749D. 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.