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Why it works and how to use it
Ruby Cerise & Cranberry is an analogous color palette tagged 2026 trends, dark, vibrant. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Cranberry, Cerise, Linen) give it a natural, low-tension flow. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is warm.
With 3 chromatic colors, Cranberry takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 11% to 94%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Linen (#F8E9E9) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Raisin (#1D1D1D) on #F8E9E9 gives 14.31:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Cranberry (#AF0049) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (6.11:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Cerise (#E13772) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Linen on Raisin at 14.31:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Ruby Cerise & Cranberry
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.
Palette card

Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#F8E9E9 on #1D1D1D | Aa | 14.31:1 | AAA |
#AF0049 on #F8E9E9 | Aa | 6.11:1 | AA |
#E13772 on #1D1D1D | Aa | 4.01:1 | AA large only |
#E13772 on #F8E9E9 | Aa | 3.57:1 | AA large only |
#AF0049 on #1D1D1D | Aa | 2.34:1 | Fail |
#AF0049 on #E13772 | Aa | 1.71:1 | Fail |