Cherry Tomato & Crimson color palette
Cherry Tomato & Crimson is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged 2026 trends, vibrant, warm. All four colors sit within 0° of hue, so the scheme reads as one color explored across light and dark. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is warm.
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Why it works and how to use it
Two of the four colors are near-neutral, which leaves room for Tomato to lead. Lightness runs from 17% to 99%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Snow (#FFF8F8) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Gunmetal (#2C2C2C) on #FFF8F8 gives 13.32:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Tomato (#FF5A5F) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Crimson (#D13135) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Snow on Gunmetal at 13.32:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Cherry Tomato & Crimson
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 tritanopia, Crimson and Tomato 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#FFF8F8 on #2C2C2C | Aa | 13.32:1 | AAA |
#D13135 on #FFF8F8 | Aa | 4.77:1 | AA |
#FF5A5F on #2C2C2C | Aa | 4.58:1 | AA |
#FF5A5F on #FFF8F8 | Aa | 2.91:1 | Fail |
#D13135 on #2C2C2C | Aa | 2.79:1 | Fail |
#D13135 on #FF5A5F | Aa | 1.64:1 | Fail |