Teal & Red, Light Red Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #00C7EF;
--color-2: #E82929;
--color-3: #FBF5F5;
--color-4: #201861;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#00C7EF',
'palette-2': '#E82929',
'palette-3': '#FBF5F5',
'palette-4': '#201861',
}
const palette = [
'#00C7EF',
'#E82929',
'#FBF5F5',
'#201861',
];
$color-1: #00C7EF;
$color-2: #E82929;
$color-3: #FBF5F5;
$color-4: #201861;
This is a balanced, bold 4-colour palette that combines high-contrast tones for a bold, dynamic look.
About this color palette
This is a balanced, bold 4-colour palette that combines high-contrast tones for a bold, dynamic look. It is anchored by Teal (#00C7EF) and reads as well balanced in lightness, with an average saturation of 71% and lightness of 55%. It adapts to a wide range of web and brand projects.
The colors in this palette
Teal #00C7EF
rgb(0, 199, 239) · hsl(190, 100%, 47%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Red #E82929
rgb(232, 41, 41) · hsl(0, 81%, 54%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Light Red #FBF5F5
rgb(251, 245, 245) · hsl(0, 43%, 97%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Dark Blue #201861
rgb(32, 24, 97) · hsl(247, 60%, 24%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #FBF5F5 | #201861 | 14.28:1 | Pass | Pass |
| #00C7EF | #201861 | 7.63:1 | Pass | Pass |
| #E82929 | #FBF5F5 | 4.08:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #E82929 | #201861 | 3.5:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #00C7EF | #E82929 | 2.18:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #00C7EF | #FBF5F5 | 1.87:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Light Red (#FBF5F5): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Dark Blue (#201861): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Teal (#00C7EF): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Red (#E82929): 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 Teal 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: Teal (#00C7EF), Red (#E82929), Light Red (#FBF5F5) and Dark Blue (#201861).
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 #00C7EF, #E82929, #FBF5F5 and #201861. You can copy them as CSS variables, Tailwind, SCSS or JSON from the code panel above.
Is this palette accessible for text?
Yes — Light Red text on Dark Blue reaches a contrast ratio of 14.28:1, which meets the WCAG AAA standard for readable text.