Red & Dark Pink, Charcoal Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #2D232D;
--color-2: #822823;
--color-3: #312E2F;
--color-4: #B29ECF;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#2D232D',
'palette-2': '#822823',
'palette-3': '#312E2F',
'palette-4': '#B29ECF',
}
const palette = [
'#2D232D',
'#822823',
'#312E2F',
'#B29ECF',
];
$color-1: #2D232D;
$color-2: #822823;
$color-3: #312E2F;
$color-4: #B29ECF;
This is a warm, subtle 4-colour palette mixing related and contrasting tones for a natural feel.
About this color palette
This is a warm, subtle 4-colour palette mixing related and contrasting tones for a natural feel. It is anchored by Red (#822823) and reads as deep and moody, with an average saturation of 27% and lightness of 35%. It suits energetic, friendly and lifestyle-oriented designs.
The colors in this palette
Dark Pink #2D232D
rgb(45, 35, 45) · hsl(300, 13%, 16%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Red #822823
rgb(130, 40, 35) · hsl(3, 58%, 32%)
A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.
Charcoal #312E2F
rgb(49, 46, 47) · hsl(340, 3%, 19%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Violet #B29ECF
rgb(178, 158, 207) · hsl(264, 34%, 72%)
A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2D232D | #B29ECF | 6.25:1 | Pass | Fail |
| #312E2F | #B29ECF | 5.56:1 | Pass | Fail |
| #822823 | #B29ECF | 3.81:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #2D232D | #822823 | 1.64:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #822823 | #312E2F | 1.46:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #2D232D | #312E2F | 1.12:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Violet (#B29ECF): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Dark Pink (#2D232D): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Red (#822823): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Dark Pink (#2D232D): 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 (#2D232D), Red (#822823), Charcoal (#312E2F) and Violet (#B29ECF).
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 #2D232D, #822823, #312E2F and #B29ECF. 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 Violet reaches a contrast ratio of 6.25:1, which meets the WCAG AA standard for readable text.