Chili & Tomato Drift is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged gradient, vibrant, warm. All four colors sit within 19° 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.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burgundy | #8E092D | rgb(142, 9, 45) | hsl(344, 88%, 30%) | oklch(41.5% 0.160 16) | |
| Chili | #C61C26 | rgb(198, 28, 38) | hsl(356, 75%, 44%) | oklch(53.1% 0.201 25) | |
| Tomato | #F66467 | rgb(246, 100, 103) | hsl(359, 89%, 68%) | oklch(68.9% 0.180 22) | |
| Petal | #FCE4EC | rgb(252, 228, 236) | hsl(340, 80%, 94%) | oklch(94.1% 0.028 355) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (30% to 94%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Petal (#FCE4EC) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Burgundy (#8E092D) on #FCE4EC gives 7.83:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Tomato (#F66467) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Chili (#C61C26) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Burgundy on Petal at 7.83:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Chili & Tomato Drift
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#8E092D on #FCE4EC | Aa | 7.83:1 | AAA |
#C61C26 on #FCE4EC | Aa | 4.85:1 | AA |
#8E092D on #F66467 | Aa | 3.11:1 | AA large only |
#F66467 on #FCE4EC | Aa | 2.52:1 | Fail |
#C61C26 on #F66467 | Aa | 1.93:1 | Fail |
#8E092D on #C61C26 | Aa | 1.61:1 | Fail |