Plum & Chili Path is a vivid split color palette tagged warm, vibrant, red. The hues span about 83°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is warm.
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Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (36% to 54%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Tangerine (#F58600) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Chili (#B51502) on #F58600 gives 2.7:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Plum (#A92794) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Mulberry (#BE5776) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Plum & Chili Path
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: under tritanopia, Plum and Mulberry become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#B51502 on #F58600 | Aa | 2.7:1 | Fail |
#A92794 on #F58600 | Aa | 2.44:1 | Fail |
#BE5776 on #F58600 | Aa | 1.72:1 | Fail |
#B51502 on #BE5776 | Aa | 1.57:1 | Fail |
#A92794 on #BE5776 | Aa | 1.41:1 | Fail |
#B51502 on #A92794 | Aa | 1.11:1 | Fail |