Dark Pink & Red, Dark Blue Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #430E46;
--color-2: #892323;
--color-3: #222D43;
--color-4: #A7A5CC;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#430E46',
'palette-2': '#892323',
'palette-3': '#222D43',
'palette-4': '#A7A5CC',
}
const palette = [
'#430E46',
'#892323',
'#222D43',
'#A7A5CC',
];
$color-1: #430E46;
$color-2: #892323;
$color-3: #222D43;
$color-4: #A7A5CC;
This is a balanced, versatile 4-colour palette mixing related and contrasting tones for a natural feel.
About this color palette
This is a balanced, versatile 4-colour palette mixing related and contrasting tones for a natural feel. It is anchored by Dark Pink (#430E46) and reads as deep and moody, with an average saturation of 47% and lightness of 36%. It adapts to a wide range of web and brand projects.
The colors in this palette
Dark Pink #430E46
rgb(67, 14, 70) · hsl(297, 67%, 16%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Red #892323
rgb(137, 35, 35) · hsl(0, 59%, 34%)
A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.
Dark Blue #222D43
rgb(34, 45, 67) · hsl(220, 33%, 20%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Muted Blue #A7A5CC
rgb(167, 165, 204) · hsl(243, 28%, 72%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #430E46 | #A7A5CC | 6.4:1 | Pass | Fail |
| #222D43 | #A7A5CC | 5.84:1 | Pass | Fail |
| #892323 | #A7A5CC | 3.82:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #430E46 | #892323 | 1.68:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #892323 | #222D43 | 1.53:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #430E46 | #222D43 | 1.1:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Muted Blue (#A7A5CC): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Dark Pink (#430E46): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Dark Pink (#430E46): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Red (#892323): 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: Dark Pink (#430E46), Red (#892323), Dark Blue (#222D43) and Muted Blue (#A7A5CC).
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 #430E46, #892323, #222D43 and #A7A5CC. You can copy them as CSS variables, Tailwind, SCSS or JSON from the code panel above.
Is this palette accessible for text?
Yes — Dark Pink text on Muted Blue reaches a contrast ratio of 6.4:1, which meets the WCAG AA standard for readable text.