Red & Violet, Red Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #A332E0;
--color-2: #964B4B;
--color-3: #FF0D17;
--color-4: #EDE142;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#A332E0',
'palette-2': '#964B4B',
'palette-3': '#FF0D17',
'palette-4': '#EDE142',
}
const palette = [
'#A332E0',
'#964B4B',
'#FF0D17',
'#EDE142',
];
$color-1: #A332E0;
$color-2: #964B4B;
$color-3: #FF0D17;
$color-4: #EDE142;
This is a warm, bold 4-colour palette that combines high-contrast tones for a bold, dynamic look.
About this color palette
This is a warm, bold 4-colour palette that combines high-contrast tones for a bold, dynamic look. It is anchored by Red (#FF0D17) and reads as well balanced in lightness, with an average saturation of 72% and lightness of 52%. It suits energetic, friendly and lifestyle-oriented designs.
The colors in this palette
Violet #A332E0
rgb(163, 50, 224) · hsl(279, 74%, 54%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Red #964B4B
rgb(150, 75, 75) · hsl(0, 33%, 44%)
A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.
Red #FF0D17
rgb(255, 13, 23) · hsl(358, 100%, 53%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Yellow #EDE142
rgb(237, 225, 66) · hsl(56, 83%, 59%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #964B4B | #EDE142 | 4.54:1 | Pass | Fail |
| #A332E0 | #EDE142 | 3.78:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #FF0D17 | #EDE142 | 2.9:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #964B4B | #FF0D17 | 1.56:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #A332E0 | #FF0D17 | 1.3:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #A332E0 | #964B4B | 1.2:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Yellow (#EDE142): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Red (#964B4B): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Red (#FF0D17): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Violet (#A332E0): 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 (#A332E0), Red (#964B4B), Red (#FF0D17) and Yellow (#EDE142).
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 #A332E0, #964B4B, #FF0D17 and #EDE142. You can copy them as CSS variables, Tailwind, SCSS or JSON from the code panel above.
Is this palette accessible for text?
Yes — Red text on Yellow reaches a contrast ratio of 4.54:1, which meets the WCAG AA standard for readable text.