Cherry Cranberry & Brass is a vivid complementary color palette tagged warm, red, yellow. Cranberry and Brass 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranberry | #930014 | rgb(147, 0, 20) | hsl(352, 100%, 29%) | oklch(41.8% 0.169 25) | |
| Evergreen | #003B21 | rgb(0, 59, 33) | hsl(154, 100%, 12%) | oklch(31.0% 0.073 157) | |
| Putty | #D8C9AC | rgb(216, 201, 172) | hsl(40, 36%, 76%) | oklch(84.1% 0.042 84) | |
| Brass | #C09C19 | rgb(192, 156, 25) | hsl(47, 77%, 43%) | oklch(70.6% 0.139 91) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Cranberry takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 12% to 76%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Putty (#D8C9AC) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Evergreen (#003B21) on #D8C9AC gives 7.81:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Cranberry (#930014) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (5.72:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Brass (#C09C19) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Evergreen on Putty at 7.81:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Cherry Cranberry & Brass
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: under protanopia, Cranberry and Evergreen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#003B21 on #D8C9AC | Aa | 7.81:1 | AAA |
#930014 on #D8C9AC | Aa | 5.72:1 | AA |
#003B21 on #C09C19 | Aa | 4.86:1 | AA |
#930014 on #C09C19 | Aa | 3.56:1 | AA large only |
#D8C9AC on #C09C19 | Aa | 1.61:1 | Fail |
#930014 on #003B21 | Aa | 1.37:1 | Fail |