What are the hex codes in the Bold Ruby & Paprika palette?

The Bold Ruby & Paprika color palette consists of Obsidian #040308, Ochre #DB7400, Paprika #D14030, Ruby #CE0C5E.

How should I use the Bold Ruby & Paprika palette on a website?

Use Ochre #DB7400 as the background, Obsidian #040308 for text, Ruby #CE0C5E for buttons and links, and Paprika #D14030 for accents. 1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Obsidian on Ochre at 6.37:1.

Which colors in Bold Ruby & Paprika have enough contrast for text?

The highest-contrast pair is #040308 on #DB7400 with a ratio of 6.37:1, which passes WCAG AA for normal text.

#040308Obsidian

#DB7400Ochre

#D14030Paprika

#CE0C5ERuby

Bold Ruby & Paprika color palette

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Name	HEX	RGB	HSL	OKLCH
Obsidian	`#040308`	`rgb(4, 3, 8)`	`hsl(252, 45%, 2%)`	`oklch(10.4% 0.017 295)`
Ochre	`#DB7400`	`rgb(219, 116, 0)`	`hsl(32, 100%, 43%)`	`oklch(66.4% 0.161 56)`
Paprika	`#D14030`	`rgb(209, 64, 48)`	`hsl(6, 64%, 50%)`	`oklch(58.0% 0.184 30)`
Ruby	`#CE0C5E`	`rgb(206, 12, 94)`	`hsl(335, 89%, 43%)`	`oklch(55.0% 0.216 6)`

Why it works and how to use it

Bold Ruby & Paprika is a vivid dark, analogous color palette tagged vibrant, warm, black. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Ochre, Paprika, Ruby) give it a natural, low-tension flow. 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.

With 3 chromatic colors, Ruby takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 2% to 50%. Well suited to dark-mode interfaces and gaming.

Background: Ochre (#DB7400) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
Text: Obsidian (#040308) on #DB7400 gives 6.37:1, passing WCAG AA.
Primary: Ruby (#CE0C5E) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
Accent: Paprika (#D14030) for highlights, badges and hover states.

1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Obsidian on Ochre at 6.37:1.

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#040308

#DB7400

#D14030

#CE0C5E

Color-blind check: under deuteranopia and tritanopia, Paprika and Ruby become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.

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Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors

Pair	Sample	Ratio	Level
`#040308` on `#DB7400`	Aa	6.37:1	AA
`#040308` on `#D14030`	Aa	4.39:1	AA large only
`#040308` on `#CE0C5E`	Aa	3.76:1	AA large only
`#DB7400` on `#CE0C5E`	Aa	1.7:1	Fail
`#DB7400` on `#D14030`	Aa	1.45:1	Fail
`#D14030` on `#CE0C5E`	Aa	1.17:1	Fail

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