Bold Cranberry & Raisin is a split color palette tagged minimal, dark, red. A split scheme: Cranberry plays against Raisin across roughly 126° of hue. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranberry | #A70022 | rgb(167, 0, 34) | hsl(348, 100%, 33%) | oklch(46.0% 0.185 22) | |
| Bone | #E0E0E0 | rgb(224, 224, 224) | hsl(0, 0%, 88%) | oklch(90.7% 0.000 0) | |
| Raisin | #1D222E | rgb(29, 34, 46) | hsl(222, 23%, 15%) | oklch(25.3% 0.024 267) | |
| Lavender Gray | #C1C6D1 | rgb(193, 198, 209) | hsl(221, 15%, 79%) | oklch(82.6% 0.016 266) |
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 (88% down to 15% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Bone (#E0E0E0) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Raisin (#1D222E) on #E0E0E0 gives 12.05:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Cranberry (#A70022) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (5.97:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Lavender Gray (#C1C6D1) for highlights, badges and hover states.
4 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Bone on Raisin at 12.05:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Bold Cranberry & Raisin
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, Bone and Lavender Gray 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#E0E0E0 on #1D222E | Aa | 12.05:1 | AAA |
#1D222E on #C1C6D1 | Aa | 9.29:1 | AAA |
#A70022 on #E0E0E0 | Aa | 5.97:1 | AA |
#A70022 on #C1C6D1 | Aa | 4.6:1 | AA |
#A70022 on #1D222E | Aa | 2.02:1 | Fail |
#E0E0E0 on #C1C6D1 | Aa | 1.3:1 | Fail |