Pink & Muted Green, Dark Red Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #5C997F;
--color-2: #341313;
--color-3: #705AC1;
--color-4: #EE5BA6;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#5C997F',
'palette-2': '#341313',
'palette-3': '#705AC1',
'palette-4': '#EE5BA6',
}
const palette = [
'#5C997F',
'#341313',
'#705AC1',
'#EE5BA6',
];
$color-1: #5C997F;
$color-2: #341313;
$color-3: #705AC1;
$color-4: #EE5BA6;
This is a balanced, easygoing 4-colour palette pairing strongly contrasting colours for real visual punch.
About this color palette
This is a balanced, easygoing 4-colour palette pairing strongly contrasting colours for real visual punch. It is anchored by Pink (#EE5BA6) and reads as well balanced in lightness, with an average saturation of 49% and lightness of 45%. It adapts to a wide range of web and brand projects.
The colors in this palette
Muted Green #5C997F
rgb(92, 153, 127) · hsl(154, 25%, 48%)
A soft, muted tone that suits calm backgrounds and large surfaces.
Dark Red #341313
rgb(52, 19, 19) · hsl(0, 46%, 14%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Violet #705AC1
rgb(112, 90, 193) · hsl(253, 45%, 55%)
A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.
Pink #EE5BA6
rgb(238, 91, 166) · hsl(329, 81%, 65%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #341313 | #EE5BA6 | 5.35:1 | Pass | Fail |
| #5C997F | #341313 | 5.06:1 | Pass | Fail |
| #341313 | #705AC1 | 3.14:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #705AC1 | #EE5BA6 | 1.7:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #5C997F | #705AC1 | 1.61:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #5C997F | #EE5BA6 | 1.06:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Pink (#EE5BA6): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Dark Red (#341313): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Dark Red (#341313): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Violet (#705AC1): 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 Pink 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: Muted Green (#5C997F), Dark Red (#341313), Violet (#705AC1) and Pink (#EE5BA6).
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 #5C997F, #341313, #705AC1 and #EE5BA6. You can copy them as CSS variables, Tailwind, SCSS or JSON from the code panel above.
Is this palette accessible for text?
Yes — Dark Red text on Pink reaches a contrast ratio of 5.35:1, which meets the WCAG AA standard for readable text.