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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosewood | #4A0010 | rgb(74, 0, 16) | hsl(347, 100%, 15%) | oklch(25.9% 0.104 17) | |
| Cranberry | #A3293B | rgb(163, 41, 59) | hsl(351, 60%, 40%) | oklch(47.9% 0.157 18) | |
| Teal | #008C70 | rgb(0, 140, 112) | hsl(168, 100%, 27%) | oklch(57.0% 0.110 172) | |
| Tulip | #FF8A80 | rgb(255, 138, 128) | hsl(5, 100%, 75%) | oklch(75.9% 0.144 26) |
Why it works and how to use it
Cranberry & Tulip Drift is a vivid dark, complementary color palette tagged dark, red, teal. Near-complementary hues (about 179° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
With 4 chromatic colors, Teal takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 15% to 75%. Well suited to dark-mode interfaces and gaming.
- Background: Tulip (#FF8A80) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Rosewood (#4A0010) on #FF8A80 gives 7.08:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Teal (#008C70) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cranberry (#A3293B) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Rosewood on Tulip at 7.08:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Cranberry & Tulip 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.
Palette card

Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#4A0010 on #FF8A80 | Aa | 7.08:1 | AAA |
#4A0010 on #008C70 | Aa | 3.84:1 | AA large only |
#A3293B on #FF8A80 | Aa | 3.13:1 | AA large only |
#4A0010 on #A3293B | Aa | 2.26:1 | Fail |
#008C70 on #FF8A80 | Aa | 1.85:1 | Fail |
#A3293B on #008C70 | Aa | 1.7:1 | Fail |