#111111
#424242
#FF3B3B
#FAFAFA
#E5E5E5Ice
#CDCDCDFog
#CD1832Cherry
#0F0F0FObsidian
Crimson Cherry & Ice is a muted neutral-based color palette tagged minimal, gray, red. Built almost entirely from neutrals, with Cherry (#CD1832) as the single point of color. Saturation stays low across the board, giving it a calm, editorial feel.
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Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its neutral backbone and a strong light-to-dark ladder (90% down to 6% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Ice (#E5E5E5) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Obsidian (#0F0F0F) on #E5E5E5 gives 15.22:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Cherry (#CD1832) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (4.42:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Fog (#CDCDCD) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Ice on Obsidian at 15.22:1.
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A palette preview that turns four colors into a page, so you can judge hierarchy, contrast and mood before you commit.
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#E5E5E5
#CDCDCD
#CD1832
#0F0F0F
Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#E5E5E5 on #0F0F0F | Aa | 15.22:1 | AAA |
#CDCDCD on #0F0F0F | Aa | 12.06:1 | AAA |
#E5E5E5 on #CD1832 | Aa | 4.42:1 | AA large only |
#CDCDCD on #CD1832 | Aa | 3.5:1 | AA large only |
#CD1832 on #0F0F0F | Aa | 3.44:1 | AA large only |
#E5E5E5 on #CDCDCD | Aa | 1.26:1 | Fail |
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