Cranberry & Rosewood Glow is a analogous color palette tagged dark, warm, brown. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Rosewood, Cranberry, Putty) give it a natural, low-tension flow. 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 analogous hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (85% down to 17% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Fog (#DBD7D4) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Rosewood (#590015) on #DBD7D4 gives 10.23:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Cranberry (#9A2235) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (5.53:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Putty (#C8B8B0) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Rosewood on Fog at 10.23:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Cranberry & Rosewood 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: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#590015 on #DBD7D4 | Aa | 10.23:1 | AAA |
#590015 on #C8B8B0 | Aa | 7.62:1 | AAA |
#9A2235 on #DBD7D4 | Aa | 5.53:1 | AA |
#9A2235 on #C8B8B0 | Aa | 4.12:1 | AA large only |
#590015 on #9A2235 | Aa | 1.85:1 | Fail |
#C8B8B0 on #DBD7D4 | Aa | 1.34:1 | Fail |