Red & Violet, Teal Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #501F85;
--color-2: #69BAC9;
--color-3: #DA5553;
--color-4: #2C0A21;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#501F85',
'palette-2': '#69BAC9',
'palette-3': '#DA5553',
'palette-4': '#2C0A21',
}
const palette = [
'#501F85',
'#69BAC9',
'#DA5553',
'#2C0A21',
];
$color-1: #501F85;
$color-2: #69BAC9;
$color-3: #DA5553;
$color-4: #2C0A21;
This is a balanced, bold 4-colour palette pairing strongly contrasting colours for real visual punch.
About this color palette
This is a balanced, bold 4-colour palette pairing strongly contrasting colours for real visual punch. It is anchored by Red (#DA5553) and reads as well balanced in lightness, with an average saturation of 59% and lightness of 40%. It adapts to a wide range of web and brand projects.
The colors in this palette
Violet #501F85
rgb(80, 31, 133) · hsl(269, 62%, 32%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Teal #69BAC9
rgb(105, 186, 201) · hsl(189, 47%, 60%)
A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.
Red #DA5553
rgb(218, 85, 83) · hsl(1, 65%, 59%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Dark Pink #2C0A21
rgb(44, 10, 33) · hsl(319, 63%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #69BAC9 | #2C0A21 | 8.07:1 | Pass | Pass |
| #501F85 | #69BAC9 | 5.05:1 | Pass | Fail |
| #DA5553 | #2C0A21 | 4.61:1 | Pass | Fail |
| #501F85 | #DA5553 | 2.88:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #69BAC9 | #DA5553 | 1.75:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #501F85 | #2C0A21 | 1.6:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Teal (#69BAC9): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Dark Pink (#2C0A21): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Red (#DA5553): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Dark Pink (#2C0A21): 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: Violet (#501F85), Teal (#69BAC9), Red (#DA5553) and Dark Pink (#2C0A21).
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 #501F85, #69BAC9, #DA5553 and #2C0A21. 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 8.07:1, which meets the WCAG AAA standard for readable text.