Cherry Cerise & Brick Red is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged gradient, vibrant, warm. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Rosewood down to Ballet. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosewood | #580926 | rgb(88, 9, 38) | hsl(338, 81%, 19%) | oklch(30.3% 0.111 6) | |
| Brick Red | #971B4B | rgb(151, 27, 75) | hsl(337, 70%, 35%) | oklch(45.0% 0.161 4) | |
| Cerise | #D24470 | rgb(210, 68, 112) | hsl(341, 61%, 55%) | oklch(59.8% 0.180 6) | |
| Ballet | #F7DAE3 | rgb(247, 218, 227) | hsl(341, 64%, 91%) | oklch(91.5% 0.034 357) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its monochromatic hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (91% down to 19% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Ballet (#F7DAE3) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Rosewood (#580926) on #F7DAE3 gives 10.86:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Brick Red (#971B4B) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (6.25:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Cerise (#D24470) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Rosewood on Ballet at 10.86:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Cherry Cerise & Brick Red
A palette preview that turns four colors into a page, so you can judge hierarchy, contrast and mood before you commit.
Primary action SecondaryColor blindness simulation
Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#580926 on #F7DAE3 | Aa | 10.86:1 | AAA |
#971B4B on #F7DAE3 | Aa | 6.25:1 | AA |
#D24470 on #F7DAE3 | Aa | 3.35:1 | AA large only |
#580926 on #D24470 | Aa | 3.24:1 | AA large only |
#971B4B on #D24470 | Aa | 1.87:1 | Fail |
#580926 on #971B4B | Aa | 1.74:1 | Fail |