Dark Red & Pink, Dark Red Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #F14376;
--color-2: #7A0404;
--color-3: #211818;
--color-4: #F4E0E0;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#F14376',
'palette-2': '#7A0404',
'palette-3': '#211818',
'palette-4': '#F4E0E0',
}
const palette = [
'#F14376',
'#7A0404',
'#211818',
'#F4E0E0',
];
$color-1: #F14376;
$color-2: #7A0404;
$color-3: #211818;
$color-4: #F4E0E0;
This is a warm, high-energy 4-colour palette pairing strongly contrasting colours for real visual punch.
About this color palette
This is a warm, high-energy 4-colour palette pairing strongly contrasting colours for real visual punch. It is anchored by Dark Red (#7A0404) and reads as well balanced in lightness, with an average saturation of 61% and lightness of 47%. It suits energetic, friendly and lifestyle-oriented designs.
The colors in this palette
Pink #F14376
rgb(241, 67, 118) · hsl(342, 86%, 60%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Dark Red #7A0404
rgb(122, 4, 4) · hsl(0, 94%, 25%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Dark Red #211818
rgb(33, 24, 24) · hsl(0, 16%, 11%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Light Red #F4E0E0
rgb(244, 224, 224) · hsl(0, 48%, 92%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #211818 | #F4E0E0 | 13.72:1 | Pass | Pass |
| #7A0404 | #F4E0E0 | 8.98:1 | Pass | Pass |
| #F14376 | #211818 | 4.8:1 | Pass | Fail |
| #F14376 | #7A0404 | 3.14:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #F14376 | #F4E0E0 | 2.86:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #7A0404 | #211818 | 1.53:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Light Red (#F4E0E0): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Dark Red (#211818): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Dark Red (#7A0404): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Pink (#F14376): 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 Dark 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: Pink (#F14376), Dark Red (#7A0404), Dark Red (#211818) and Light Red (#F4E0E0).
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 #F14376, #7A0404, #211818 and #F4E0E0. 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 Light Red reaches a contrast ratio of 13.72:1, which meets the WCAG AAA standard for readable text.