#370617
#9D0208
#E85D04
#FAA307
#3D0000Espresso
#95261CCranberry
#D04A28Paprika
#F4A259Cantaloupe
Ember Gradient is a vivid analogous color palette tagged gradient, dark, warm. The hues stay within 28° of each other on the color wheel, which is why the palette feels cohesive rather than busy. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espresso | #3D0000 | rgb(61, 0, 0) | hsl(0, 100%, 12%) | oklch(22.6% 0.093 29) | |
| Cranberry | #95261C | rgb(149, 38, 28) | hsl(5, 68%, 35%) | oklch(44.6% 0.149 29) | |
| Paprika | #D04A28 | rgb(208, 74, 40) | hsl(12, 68%, 49%) | oklch(58.9% 0.176 35) | |
| Cantaloupe | #F4A259 | rgb(244, 162, 89) | hsl(28, 88%, 65%) | oklch(78.0% 0.132 61) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Cranberry takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 12% to 65%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Cantaloupe (#F4A259) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Espresso (#3D0000) on #F4A259 gives 8.48:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Cranberry (#95261C) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (3.95:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Paprika (#D04A28) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Espresso on Cantaloupe at 8.48:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#3D0000
#95261C
#D04A28
#F4A259
Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#3D0000 on #F4A259 | Aa | 8.48:1 | AAA |
#95261C on #F4A259 | Aa | 3.95:1 | AA large only |
#3D0000 on #D04A28 | Aa | 3.92:1 | AA large only |
#D04A28 on #F4A259 | Aa | 2.17:1 | Fail |
#3D0000 on #95261C | Aa | 2.15:1 | Fail |
#95261C on #D04A28 | Aa | 1.82:1 | Fail |
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