#0F0E17
#FF8906
#F25F4C
#E53170
#040308Obsidian
#DB7400Ochre
#D14030Paprika
#CE0C5ERuby
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.
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Why it works and how to use it
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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Color blindness simulation
#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.
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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