Yellow & Pink, Dark Red Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #FFF23F;
--color-2: #F2197C;
--color-3: #452222;
--color-4: #449813;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#FFF23F',
'palette-2': '#F2197C',
'palette-3': '#452222',
'palette-4': '#449813',
}
const palette = [
'#FFF23F',
'#F2197C',
'#452222',
'#449813',
];
$color-1: #FFF23F;
$color-2: #F2197C;
$color-3: #452222;
$color-4: #449813;
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 Yellow (#FFF23F) and reads as well balanced in lightness, with an average saturation of 75% and lightness of 42%. It suits energetic, friendly and lifestyle-oriented designs.
The colors in this palette
Yellow #FFF23F
rgb(255, 242, 63) · hsl(56, 100%, 62%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Pink #F2197C
rgb(242, 25, 124) · hsl(333, 89%, 52%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Dark Red #452222
rgb(69, 34, 34) · hsl(0, 34%, 20%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Green #449813
rgb(68, 152, 19) · hsl(98, 78%, 34%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #FFF23F | #452222 | 11.98:1 | Pass | Pass |
| #452222 | #449813 | 3.82:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #FFF23F | #F2197C | 3.46:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #F2197C | #452222 | 3.46:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #FFF23F | #449813 | 3.14:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #F2197C | #449813 | 1.1:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Yellow (#FFF23F): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Dark Red (#452222): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Pink (#F2197C): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Green (#449813): 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 Yellow 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: Yellow (#FFF23F), Pink (#F2197C), Dark Red (#452222) and Green (#449813).
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 #FFF23F, #F2197C, #452222 and #449813. You can copy them as CSS variables, Tailwind, SCSS or JSON from the code panel above.
Is this palette accessible for text?
Yes — Yellow text on Dark Red reaches a contrast ratio of 11.98:1, which meets the WCAG AAA standard for readable text.