#EB9599
#C24754
#B00024
#4B0004
#4A0010Rosewood
#A3293BCranberry
#D62839Crimson
#FF8A80Tulip
Red Gradient is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged gradient, dark, vibrant. All four colors sit within 18° of hue, so the scheme reads as one color explored across light and dark. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosewood | #4A0010 | rgb(74, 0, 16) | hsl(347, 100%, 15%) | oklch(25.9% 0.104 17) | |
| Cranberry | #A3293B | rgb(163, 41, 59) | hsl(351, 60%, 40%) | oklch(47.9% 0.157 18) | |
| Crimson | #D62839 | rgb(214, 40, 57) | hsl(354, 69%, 50%) | oklch(57.0% 0.207 23) | |
| Tulip | #FF8A80 | rgb(255, 138, 128) | hsl(5, 100%, 75%) | oklch(75.9% 0.144 26) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its monochromatic hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (75% down to 15% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Tulip (#FF8A80) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Rosewood (#4A0010) on #FF8A80 gives 7.08:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Crimson (#D62839) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cranberry (#A3293B) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Rosewood on Tulip at 7.08:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#4A0010
#A3293B
#D62839
#FF8A80
Color-blind check: under protanopia, Cranberry and Crimson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#4A0010 on #FF8A80 | Aa | 7.08:1 | AAA |
#4A0010 on #D62839 | Aa | 3.25:1 | AA large only |
#A3293B on #FF8A80 | Aa | 3.13:1 | AA large only |
#4A0010 on #A3293B | Aa | 2.26:1 | Fail |
#D62839 on #FF8A80 | Aa | 2.18:1 | Fail |
#A3293B on #D62839 | Aa | 1.44:1 | Fail |
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