Cranberry & Mauve Glow is a vivid split color palette tagged autumn, vibrant, warm. A split scheme: Mauve plays against Cranberry across roughly 75° of hue. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mauve | #FE9AED | rgb(254, 154, 237) | hsl(310, 98%, 80%) | oklch(81.5% 0.156 333) | |
| Blush | #C77D96 | rgb(199, 125, 150) | hsl(340, 40%, 64%) | oklch(67.4% 0.097 358) | |
| Cedar | #923E00 | rgb(146, 62, 0) | hsl(25, 100%, 29%) | oklch(46.9% 0.129 47) | |
| Cranberry | #8F101F | rgb(143, 16, 31) | hsl(353, 80%, 31%) | oklch(41.8% 0.158 23) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Cedar takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 29% to 80%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Mauve (#FE9AED) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cranberry (#8F101F) on #FE9AED gives 4.89:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Cedar (#923E00) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (3.8:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Blush (#C77D96) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Mauve on Cranberry at 4.89:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Cranberry & Mauve Glow
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 deuteranopia and tritanopia, Cedar and Cranberry 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#FE9AED on #8F101F | Aa | 4.89:1 | AA |
#FE9AED on #923E00 | Aa | 3.8:1 | AA large only |
#C77D96 on #8F101F | Aa | 3.01:1 | AA large only |
#C77D96 on #923E00 | Aa | 2.34:1 | Fail |
#FE9AED on #C77D96 | Aa | 1.63:1 | Fail |
#923E00 on #8F101F | Aa | 1.29:1 | Fail |