#B3001B
#E63946
#F8E9E9
#1D1D1D
#C1121FChili
#912219Cranberry
#FDF0D5Papaya
#003049Prussian Blue
Cherry & Cream is a vivid complementary color palette tagged dark, red. Chili and Prussian Blue sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chili | #C1121F | rgb(193, 18, 31) | hsl(356, 83%, 41%) | oklch(51.6% 0.202 26) | |
| Cranberry | #912219 | rgb(145, 34, 25) | hsl(5, 71%, 33%) | oklch(43.4% 0.148 29) | |
| Papaya | #FDF0D5 | rgb(253, 240, 213) | hsl(40, 91%, 91%) | oklch(95.8% 0.038 85) | |
| Prussian Blue | #003049 | rgb(0, 48, 73) | hsl(201, 100%, 14%) | oklch(29.4% 0.066 238) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Chili takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 14% to 91%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Papaya (#FDF0D5) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Prussian Blue (#003049) on #FDF0D5 gives 12.25:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Chili (#C1121F) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (5.51:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Cranberry (#912219) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Papaya on Prussian Blue at 12.25:1.
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Color blindness simulation
#C1121F
#912219
#FDF0D5
#003049
Color-blind check: under protanopia, Chili and Cranberry 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#FDF0D5 on #003049 | Aa | 12.25:1 | AAA |
#912219 on #FDF0D5 | Aa | 7.6:1 | AAA |
#C1121F on #FDF0D5 | Aa | 5.51:1 | AA |
#C1121F on #003049 | Aa | 2.22:1 | Fail |
#912219 on #003049 | Aa | 1.61:1 | Fail |
#C1121F on #912219 | Aa | 1.38:1 | Fail |
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