#B3001BChili
#F4EDE4Linen
#D9C2ADPutty
#1A1A1ALicorice

Cherry Red 2026 color palette

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Cherry Red 2026 is a analogous color palette tagged 2026 trends, dark, minimal. The hues stay within 43° of each other on the color wheel, which is why the palette feels cohesive rather than busy. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. The overall temperature is warm.

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SwatchNameHEXRGBHSLOKLCH
Chili#B3001Brgb(179, 0, 27)hsl(351, 100%, 35%)oklch(48.3% 0.196 25)
Linen#F4EDE4rgb(244, 237, 228)hsl(34, 42%, 93%)oklch(94.9% 0.014 74)
Putty#D9C2ADrgb(217, 194, 173)hsl(29, 37%, 76%)oklch(82.8% 0.039 65)
Licorice#1A1A1Argb(26, 26, 26)hsl(0, 0%, 10%)oklch(21.8% 0.000 0)

Why it works and how to use it

The palette holds together thanks to its analogous hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (93% down to 10% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.

  • Background: Linen (#F4EDE4) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
  • Text: Licorice (#1A1A1A) on #F4EDE4 gives 14.98:1, passing WCAG AAA.
  • Primary: Chili (#B3001B) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (6.17:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
  • Accent: Putty (#D9C2AD) for highlights, badges and hover states.

3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Linen on Licorice at 14.98:1.

Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context

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A palette preview that turns four colors into a page, so you can judge hierarchy, contrast and mood before you commit.

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Roles are assigned by lightness.

Color blindness simulation

#B3001B
#F4EDE4
#D9C2AD
#1A1A1A

Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.

Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors

PairSampleRatioLevel
#F4EDE4 on #1A1A1AAa14.98:1AAA
#D9C2AD on #1A1A1AAa10.17:1AAA
#B3001B on #F4EDE4Aa6.17:1AA
#B3001B on #D9C2ADAa4.18:1AA large only
#B3001B on #1A1A1AAa2.43:1Fail
#F4EDE4 on #D9C2ADAa1.47:1Fail

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