Light Red & Dark Blue, Light Violet Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #112B6B;
--color-2: #FFEFEF;
--color-3: #D493FF;
--color-4: #EDCACA;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#112B6B',
'palette-2': '#FFEFEF',
'palette-3': '#D493FF',
'palette-4': '#EDCACA',
}
const palette = [
'#112B6B',
'#FFEFEF',
'#D493FF',
'#EDCACA',
];
$color-1: #112B6B;
$color-2: #FFEFEF;
$color-3: #D493FF;
$color-4: #EDCACA;
This is a balanced, vibrant 4-colour palette that combines high-contrast tones for a bold, dynamic look.
About this color palette
This is a balanced, vibrant 4-colour palette that combines high-contrast tones for a bold, dynamic look. It is anchored by Light Red (#FFEFEF) and reads as bright and open, with an average saturation of 80% and lightness of 72%. It adapts to a wide range of web and brand projects.
The colors in this palette
Dark Blue #112B6B
rgb(17, 43, 107) · hsl(223, 73%, 24%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Light Red #FFEFEF
rgb(255, 239, 239) · hsl(0, 100%, 97%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Light Violet #D493FF
rgb(212, 147, 255) · hsl(276, 100%, 79%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Light Red #EDCACA
rgb(237, 202, 202) · hsl(0, 49%, 86%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #112B6B | #FFEFEF | 11.91:1 | Pass | Pass |
| #112B6B | #EDCACA | 8.79:1 | Pass | Pass |
| #112B6B | #D493FF | 5.95:1 | Pass | Fail |
| #FFEFEF | #D493FF | 2:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #D493FF | #EDCACA | 1.48:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #FFEFEF | #EDCACA | 1.36:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Light Red (#FFEFEF): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Dark Blue (#112B6B): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Light Violet (#D493FF): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Dark Blue (#112B6B): 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 Light 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 Blue (#112B6B), Light Red (#FFEFEF), Light Violet (#D493FF) and Light Red (#EDCACA).
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 #112B6B, #FFEFEF, #D493FF and #EDCACA. You can copy them as CSS variables, Tailwind, SCSS or JSON from the code panel above.
Is this palette accessible for text?
Yes — Dark Blue text on Light Red reaches a contrast ratio of 11.91:1, which meets the WCAG AAA standard for readable text.