#B3001B
#E63946
#F8E9E9
#1D1D1D
#BE0B4DCherry
#901E39Brick Red
#FFEEDCPapaya
#003240Prussian Blue
Ruby Cherry & Brick Red is a vivid complementary color palette tagged dark, red. Cherry and Prussian Blue sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry | #BE0B4D | rgb(190, 11, 77) | hsl(338, 89%, 39%) | oklch(51.6% 0.202 10) | |
| Brick Red | #901E39 | rgb(144, 30, 57) | hsl(346, 66%, 34%) | oklch(43.4% 0.149 13) | |
| Papaya | #FFEEDC | rgb(255, 238, 220) | hsl(31, 100%, 93%) | oklch(95.8% 0.030 69) | |
| Prussian Blue | #003240 | rgb(0, 50, 64) | hsl(193, 100%, 13%) | oklch(29.4% 0.055 223) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Cherry takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 13% to 93%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Papaya (#FFEEDC) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Prussian Blue (#003240) on #FFEEDC gives 12.1:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Cherry (#BE0B4D) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (5.54:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Brick Red (#901E39) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Papaya on Prussian Blue at 12.1:1.
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Color blindness simulation
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Color-blind check: under protanopia, Cherry and Brick Red, Brick Red and Prussian Blue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#FFEEDC on #003240 | Aa | 12.1:1 | AAA |
#901E39 on #FFEEDC | Aa | 7.62:1 | AAA |
#BE0B4D on #FFEEDC | Aa | 5.54:1 | AA |
#BE0B4D on #003240 | Aa | 2.19:1 | Fail |
#901E39 on #003240 | Aa | 1.59:1 | Fail |
#BE0B4D on #901E39 | Aa | 1.38:1 | Fail |
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