Classic Avocado & Brick Red is a vivid split color palette tagged warm, red, green. The hues span about 104°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosewood | #590D22 | rgb(89, 13, 34) | hsl(343, 75%, 20%) | oklch(30.7% 0.107 11) | |
| Brick Red | #93253E | rgb(147, 37, 62) | hsl(346, 60%, 36%) | oklch(44.7% 0.145 12) | |
| Avocado | #478000 | rgb(71, 128, 0) | hsl(87, 100%, 25%) | oklch(53.9% 0.153 133) | |
| Pink | #FFB3C1 | rgb(255, 179, 193) | hsl(349, 100%, 85%) | oklch(84.2% 0.090 7) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (20% to 85%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Pink (#FFB3C1) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Rosewood (#590D22) on #FFB3C1 gives 8.28:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Avocado (#478000) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Brick Red (#93253E) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Rosewood on Pink at 8.28:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Classic Avocado & Brick Red
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#590D22 on #FFB3C1 | Aa | 8.28:1 | AAA |
#93253E on #FFB3C1 | Aa | 4.84:1 | AA |
#590D22 on #478000 | Aa | 2.89:1 | Fail |
#478000 on #FFB3C1 | Aa | 2.86:1 | Fail |
#590D22 on #93253E | Aa | 1.71:1 | Fail |
#93253E on #478000 | Aa | 1.69:1 | Fail |