Berry Cranberry & Hot Pink is a vivid split color palette tagged food, vibrant, warm. The hues span about 87°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chocolate | #853310 | rgb(133, 51, 16) | hsl(18, 79%, 29%) | oklch(43.2% 0.121 41) | |
| Cranberry | #B2003C | rgb(178, 0, 60) | hsl(340, 100%, 35%) | oklch(48.6% 0.194 14) | |
| Amethyst | #A659B4 | rgb(166, 89, 180) | hsl(291, 38%, 53%) | oklch(58.9% 0.156 321) | |
| Hot Pink | #FF78C4 | rgb(255, 120, 196) | hsl(326, 100%, 74%) | oklch(75.3% 0.183 348) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its split hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (74% down to 29% lightness). A natural fit for menus and packaging.
- Background: Hot Pink (#FF78C4) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Chocolate (#853310) on #FF78C4 gives 3.52:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Cranberry (#B2003C) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Amethyst (#A659B4) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Berry Cranberry & Hot Pink
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 and deuteranopia, Chocolate and Cranberry 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#853310 on #FF78C4 | Aa | 3.52:1 | AA large only |
#B2003C on #FF78C4 | Aa | 2.95:1 | Fail |
#853310 on #A659B4 | Aa | 1.9:1 | Fail |
#A659B4 on #FF78C4 | Aa | 1.85:1 | Fail |
#B2003C on #A659B4 | Aa | 1.59:1 | Fail |
#853310 on #B2003C | Aa | 1.19:1 | Fail |