#2B2D42
#8D99AE
#EDF2F4
#EF233C
#4F5274Dusk
#8899B8Dusty Blue
#EDF2F4Frost
#F50035Red
Bold Red & Dusk is a complementary color palette tagged modern, neon, minimal. Near-complementary hues (about 150° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusk | #4F5274 | rgb(79, 82, 116) | hsl(235, 19%, 38%) | oklch(45.0% 0.056 280) | |
| Dusty Blue | #8899B8 | rgb(136, 153, 184) | hsl(219, 25%, 63%) | oklch(68.0% 0.050 262) | |
| Frost | #EDF2F4 | rgb(237, 242, 244) | hsl(197, 24%, 94%) | oklch(95.8% 0.006 223) | |
| Red | #F50035 | rgb(245, 0, 53) | hsl(347, 100%, 48%) | oklch(61.2% 0.247 23) |
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 (94% down to 38% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Frost (#EDF2F4) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Dusk (#4F5274) on #EDF2F4 gives 6.67:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Red (#F50035) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (3.77:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Dusty Blue (#8899B8) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Dusk on Frost at 6.67:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#4F5274
#8899B8
#EDF2F4
#F50035
Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#4F5274 on #EDF2F4 | Aa | 6.67:1 | AA |
#EDF2F4 on #F50035 | Aa | 3.77:1 | AA large only |
#4F5274 on #8899B8 | Aa | 2.61:1 | Fail |
#8899B8 on #EDF2F4 | Aa | 2.55:1 | Fail |
#4F5274 on #F50035 | Aa | 1.77:1 | Fail |
#8899B8 on #F50035 | Aa | 1.48:1 | Fail |
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