Punch & Cranberry Echo is a vivid analogous color palette tagged warm, gradient, dark. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Raisin, Cranberry, Punch) give it a natural, low-tension flow. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raisin | #340723 | rgb(52, 7, 35) | hsl(323, 76%, 12%) | oklch(22.6% 0.079 347) | |
| Cranberry | #9A003B | rgb(154, 0, 59) | hsl(337, 100%, 30%) | oklch(43.8% 0.175 10) | |
| Punch | #EC534E | rgb(236, 83, 78) | hsl(2, 81%, 62%) | oklch(64.9% 0.190 26) | |
| Cantaloupe | #FF9D59 | rgb(255, 157, 89) | hsl(25, 100%, 67%) | oklch(78.4% 0.144 54) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its analogous hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (67% down to 12% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Cantaloupe (#FF9D59) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Raisin (#340723) on #FF9D59 gives 8.51:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Cranberry (#9A003B) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (4.19:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Punch (#EC534E) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Raisin on Cantaloupe at 8.51:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Punch & Cranberry Echo
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: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#340723 on #FF9D59 | Aa | 8.51:1 | AAA |
#340723 on #EC534E | Aa | 4.93:1 | AA |
#9A003B on #FF9D59 | Aa | 4.19:1 | AA large only |
#9A003B on #EC534E | Aa | 2.43:1 | Fail |
#340723 on #9A003B | Aa | 2.03:1 | Fail |
#EC534E on #FF9D59 | Aa | 1.73:1 | Fail |