#B3001B
#E63946
#F8E9E9
#1D1D1D
#A62B1FCranberry
#D9553BPunch
#F2B880Tan
#FFF4E6Linen
Paprika & Cream is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged warm, vibrant, red. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Cranberry down to Linen. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is warm.
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Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Tan takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 39% to 95%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Linen (#FFF4E6) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cranberry (#A62B1F) on #FFF4E6 gives 6.47:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Tan (#F2B880) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Punch (#D9553B) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Cranberry on Linen at 6.47:1.
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#A62B1F
#D9553B
#F2B880
#FFF4E6
Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#A62B1F on #FFF4E6 | Aa | 6.47:1 | AA |
#A62B1F on #F2B880 | Aa | 4:1 | AA large only |
#D9553B on #FFF4E6 | Aa | 3.64:1 | AA large only |
#D9553B on #F2B880 | Aa | 2.25:1 | Fail |
#A62B1F on #D9553B | Aa | 1.78:1 | Fail |
#F2B880 on #FFF4E6 | Aa | 1.62:1 | Fail |
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