Cranberry & Cocoa Hour is a monochromatic color palette tagged dark, minimal, white. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Espresso down to Frost. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is warm.
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Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its monochromatic hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (94% down to 17% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Frost (#F0F0F0) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Espresso (#2E2A27) on #F0F0F0 gives 12.48:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Cranberry (#A01309) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (7.11:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Cocoa (#876856) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Frost on Espresso at 12.48:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Cranberry & Cocoa Hour
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#F0F0F0 on #2E2A27 | Aa | 12.48:1 | AAA |
#F0F0F0 on #A01309 | Aa | 7.11:1 | AAA |
#F0F0F0 on #876856 | Aa | 4.45:1 | AA large only |
#876856 on #2E2A27 | Aa | 2.81:1 | Fail |
#A01309 on #2E2A27 | Aa | 1.76:1 | Fail |
#876856 on #A01309 | Aa | 1.6:1 | Fail |