#111111
#424242
#FF3B3B
#FAFAFA
#1A1A1DRaisin
#4C4C54Graphite
#E8788AWatermelon
#F4F4F6Smoke
Charcoal Rose is a neutral-based color palette tagged dark, modern, minimal. Built almost entirely from neutrals, with Watermelon (#E8788A) as the single point of color. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raisin | #1A1A1D | rgb(26, 26, 29) | hsl(240, 5%, 11%) | oklch(21.9% 0.006 286) | |
| Graphite | #4C4C54 | rgb(76, 76, 84) | hsl(240, 5%, 31%) | oklch(41.9% 0.013 286) | |
| Watermelon | #E8788A | rgb(232, 120, 138) | hsl(350, 71%, 69%) | oklch(70.4% 0.139 11) | |
| Smoke | #F4F4F6 | rgb(244, 244, 246) | hsl(240, 10%, 96%) | oklch(96.8% 0.003 286) |
Why it works and how to use it
Two of the four colors are near-neutral, which leaves room for Watermelon to lead. Lightness runs from 11% to 96%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Smoke (#F4F4F6) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Raisin (#1A1A1D) on #F4F4F6 gives 15.81:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Watermelon (#E8788A) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Graphite (#4C4C54) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Raisin on Smoke at 15.81:1.
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#1A1A1D
#4C4C54
#E8788A
#F4F4F6
Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#1A1A1D on #F4F4F6 | Aa | 15.81:1 | AAA |
#4C4C54 on #F4F4F6 | Aa | 7.74:1 | AAA |
#1A1A1D on #E8788A | Aa | 6.19:1 | AA |
#4C4C54 on #E8788A | Aa | 3.03:1 | AA large only |
#E8788A on #F4F4F6 | Aa | 2.55:1 | Fail |
#1A1A1D on #4C4C54 | Aa | 2.04:1 | Fail |
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