Azure Scarlet & Purple is a vivid complementary color palette tagged neon, vibrant, red. Near-complementary hues (about 148° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarlet | #FF2933 | rgb(255, 41, 51) | hsl(357, 100%, 58%) | oklch(64.3% 0.243 26) | |
| Purple | #8C0089 | rgb(140, 0, 137) | hsl(301, 100%, 27%) | oklch(44.7% 0.204 329) | |
| Indigo | #590086 | rgb(89, 0, 134) | hsl(280, 100%, 26%) | oklch(36.3% 0.186 308) | |
| Baby Blue | #79BFFF | rgb(121, 191, 255) | hsl(209, 100%, 74%) | oklch(78.4% 0.116 247) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its complementary hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (74% down to 26% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Baby Blue (#79BFFF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Indigo (#590086) on #79BFFF gives 6.05:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Scarlet (#FF2933) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Purple (#8C0089) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Indigo on Baby Blue at 6.05:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Azure Scarlet & Purple
A palette preview that turns four colors into a page, so you can judge hierarchy, contrast and mood before you commit.
Primary action SecondaryColor blindness simulation
Color-blind check: under protanopia, Purple and Indigo become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#590086 on #79BFFF | Aa | 6.05:1 | AA |
#8C0089 on #79BFFF | Aa | 4.32:1 | AA large only |
#FF2933 on #590086 | Aa | 3.18:1 | AA large only |
#FF2933 on #8C0089 | Aa | 2.27:1 | Fail |
#FF2933 on #79BFFF | Aa | 1.91:1 | Fail |
#8C0089 on #590086 | Aa | 1.4:1 | Fail |