Cherry Punch & Ink is a complementary color palette tagged modern, minimal, gray. Near-complementary hues (about 156° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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Why it works and how to use it
Two of the four colors are near-neutral, which leaves room for Punch to lead. Lightness runs from 10% to 88%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Almond (#E3E1E0) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Ink (#101A23) on #E3E1E0 gives 13.49:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Punch (#DF5146) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Silver (#CEC2BD) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Almond on Ink at 13.49:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Cherry Punch & Ink
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#E3E1E0 on #101A23 | Aa | 13.49:1 | AAA |
#CEC2BD on #101A23 | Aa | 10.11:1 | AAA |
#DF5146 on #101A23 | Aa | 4.52:1 | AA |
#E3E1E0 on #DF5146 | Aa | 2.98:1 | Fail |
#CEC2BD on #DF5146 | Aa | 2.24:1 | Fail |
#E3E1E0 on #CEC2BD | Aa | 1.33:1 | Fail |