Cherry Magenta & Brass is a vivid complementary color palette tagged dark, white. Near-complementary hues (about 153° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. 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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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midnight | #2B0F54 | rgb(43, 15, 84) | hsl(264, 70%, 19%) | oklch(26.0% 0.115 296) | |
| Magenta | #AB1F65 | rgb(171, 31, 101) | hsl(330, 69%, 40%) | oklch(49.7% 0.182 356) | |
| Brass | #A49D00 | rgb(164, 157, 0) | hsl(57, 100%, 32%) | oklch(68.0% 0.145 106) | |
| Snow | #FFF7F8 | rgb(255, 247, 248) | hsl(353, 100%, 98%) | oklch(98.3% 0.009 9) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (19% to 98%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Snow (#FFF7F8) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Midnight (#2B0F54) on #FFF7F8 gives 15.33:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Brass (#A49D00) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Magenta (#AB1F65) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Midnight on Snow at 15.33:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Cherry Magenta & 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: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#2B0F54 on #FFF7F8 | Aa | 15.33:1 | AAA |
#AB1F65 on #FFF7F8 | Aa | 6.39:1 | AA |
#2B0F54 on #A49D00 | Aa | 5.7:1 | AA |
#A49D00 on #FFF7F8 | Aa | 2.69:1 | Fail |
#2B0F54 on #AB1F65 | Aa | 2.4:1 | Fail |
#AB1F65 on #A49D00 | Aa | 2.38:1 | Fail |