#2B2D42
#8D99AE
#EDF2F4
#EF233C
#1A1B2FInk
#737F93Slate
#CFD3D5Fog
#CB002ACherry
Crimson Cherry & Ink is a split color palette tagged modern, minimal, gray. The hues span about 111°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its split hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (82% down to 14% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Fog (#CFD3D5) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Ink (#1A1B2F) on #CFD3D5 gives 11.22:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Cherry (#CB002A) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (3.9:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Slate (#737F93) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Ink on Fog at 11.22:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
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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
#1A1B2F
#737F93
#CFD3D5
#CB002A
Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#1A1B2F on #CFD3D5 | Aa | 11.22:1 | AAA |
#1A1B2F on #737F93 | Aa | 4.18:1 | AA large only |
#CFD3D5 on #CB002A | Aa | 3.9:1 | AA large only |
#1A1B2F on #CB002A | Aa | 2.88:1 | Fail |
#737F93 on #CFD3D5 | Aa | 2.69:1 | Fail |
#737F93 on #CB002A | Aa | 1.45:1 | Fail |
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